Burlington, NC 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.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Henderson
72.8
#826 nationally
Henderson leads in median household income ($83,567 vs $52,963). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 108). Burlington leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 26.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 72.8 (#826) |
| Population | 60,032 | 330,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $485,484 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $83,567 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+2.6 |
D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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C-
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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