Henderson, NV vs Plano, 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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 30). Plano leads in school rating (8.5 vs 6.8). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $83,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 330,891 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | Low |
| School Rating | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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