Federal Way, WA 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.
Federal Way
61.8
#1889 nationally
Henderson
72.8
#826 nationally
Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 33.3 min). Federal Way leads in walk score (38 vs 30). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Federal Way, WA | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1889) | 72.8 (#826) |
| Population | 97,701 | 330,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $598,030 | $485,484 |
| Median Household Income | $80,360 | $83,567 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
D-
61.8 Score
Federal Way, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$598,030
Population
97,701
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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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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