Henderson, NV vs Houma, LA
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
72.8
#826 nationally
Houma
79
#147 nationally
Henderson leads in median household income ($83,567 vs $56,823). Houma leads in walk score (40 vs 30). Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 26.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Houma, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 79 (#147) |
| Population | 330,891 | 31,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $189,195 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $56,823 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 13.1 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+51.8 |
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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C+
79 Score
Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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