Henderson, NV vs Knightdale, NC
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
Knightdale
69.4
#1217 nationally
Henderson leads in median household income ($83,567 vs $79,364). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 109). Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 26.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Knightdale, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 69.4 (#1217) |
| Population | 330,891 | 20,275 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $370,252 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $79,364 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.3 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale 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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D+
69.4 Score
Knightdale, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,252
Population
20,275
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,364
Southeast
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