Henderson, NV vs Walnut, 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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $83,567). Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 330,891 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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