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Is Henderson, TX expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,06040% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,096about $5,508/month · 24% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$173,70048% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,400 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 83 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Henderson
$1,060
Beeville
$1,232
Andrews
$1,219
Kilgore
$992
Wells Branch
$1,799
Athens
$1,235
Tomball
$1,668

How much do households earn in Henderson?

Under $25k
16.0%
$25k–50k
29.1%
$50k–100k
32.6%
$100k–150k
16.6%
$150k+
3.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Henderson

SizeHendersonU.S. average
1 bedroom$986$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,053$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,103$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Henderson overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Henderson, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Henderson

🏛️ Property tax$2,044a year · 1.18% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$155a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Henderson

Commute to work19.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Henderson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $145 a month less.

Renting
$1,060
Owning
$1,205

Owning assumes a typical $173,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,370 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Henderson, TX?

Renting in Henderson costs a median of about $1,060 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Henderson?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,400 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Henderson cheap or expensive?

Henderson is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.2% of the typical household income of $66,096. It ranks 83rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Henderson?

The median homeowner in Henderson pays $2,044 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.

Is Henderson more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Texas are 3% 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 $173,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

13,385 people live in Henderson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.