Arvada, CO vs Henderson, NV
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Henderson
72.8
#826 nationally
Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 138). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $83,567). Arvada leads in walk score (35 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 72.8 (#826) |
| Population | 121,414 | 330,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $485,484 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $83,567 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+2.6 |
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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72.8 Score
Henderson, NV
Vegas suburb with small-town feel
Median Home
$485,484
Population
330,891
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B
West
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