In Henderson, North Carolina, the median home price is $426,982; median household income is $68,187; the population is 118,484; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 120.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Henderson at a glance
Population
118,484
Median Household Income
$68,187
Typical Home Value
$426,982
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
120.8
Avg Commute Time
22.5
About Henderson
Henderson has a population of 118,484. The median home value is $426,982, 24% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $68,187 (6% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Hendersonville, Hoopers Creek, and Mills River.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Henderson
8 towns, by population.
Henderson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Henderson?
- Henderson has a population of 118,484 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Henderson?
- The median home value in Henderson is $426,982. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Henderson?
- Median household income in Henderson is $68,187 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Henderson in?
- Henderson is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Henderson?
- Henderson contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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