salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,320 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kentucky cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Kentucky. It is number 9 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Henderson?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Henderson
| Size | Henderson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $653 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $644 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $831 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,094 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,221 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Henderson overall?
Everyday prices in Kentucky overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Henderson, so the Kentucky figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Henderson
Life in Henderson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Henderson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $303 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $160,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Henderson, KY?
Renting in Henderson costs a median of about $808 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Henderson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,320 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Henderson cheap or expensive?
Henderson is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $51,969. It ranks 9th cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Henderson?
The median homeowner in Henderson pays $1,627 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.
Is Henderson more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kentucky are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Henderson?
The median home value in Henderson is $160,100, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
27,852 people live in Henderson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.