Henderson, NV vs Katy, TX
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
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $83,567). Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 29.4 min). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 330,891 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.2 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Henderson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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