El Mirage, AZ 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.
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
Henderson
72.8
#826 nationally
Henderson leads in median household income ($83,567 vs $72,134). Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 29.8 min). Henderson leads in walk score (30 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Mirage, AZ | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1399) | 72.8 (#826) |
| Population | 35,850 | 330,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,412 | $485,484 |
| Median Household Income | $72,134 | $83,567 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+2.6 |
D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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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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