Henderson, KY vs Urbandale, IA
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.
Henderson
77.3
#256 nationally
Urbandale
80.3
#85 nationally
Urbandale leads in crime level (2.4 vs 8.7). Urbandale leads in median household income ($111,888 vs $46,276). Henderson leads in cost of living index (88 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, KY | Urbandale, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#256) | 80.3 (#85) |
| Population | 27,734 | 46,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,782 | $354,918 |
| Median Household Income | $46,276 | $111,888 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 19 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.2 | D+10.9 |
C+
77.3 Score
Henderson, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,782
Population
27,734
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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B-
80.3 Score
Urbandale, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$354,918
Population
46,729
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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