Henderson, NV vs Rutherford, NJ
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
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 30). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $83,567). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 330,891 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+3.4 |
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-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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