Henderson, NV vs Scottsdale, AZ
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
Scottsdale
68.2
#1340 nationally
Scottsdale leads in walk score (37 vs 30). Scottsdale leads in school rating (8.2 vs 6.8). Scottsdale leads in median household income ($98,721 vs $83,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Scottsdale, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 68.2 (#1340) |
| Population | 330,891 | 265,356 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $854,394 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $98,721 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | Low |
| School Rating | 6.8 | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+3.5 |
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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D+
68.2 Score
Scottsdale, AZ
Desert luxury and Southwestern style
Median Home
$854,394
Population
265,356
Crime
Low
Schools
A-
Southwest
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