Henderson, NV vs Lincoln, 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
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 30). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 153). Lincoln leads in median household income ($99,434 vs $83,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Lincoln, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 72.8 (#830) |
| Population | 330,891 | 54,538 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $645,264 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $99,434 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 84 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+8.5 |
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-
72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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