Henderson, NV vs Lafayette, CA
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
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $83,567). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 280). Henderson leads in walk score (30 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 330,891 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.2 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Pacific
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