Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Henderson
Henderson, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$841
Population
13,405
Renter Mix
37% Rent
A rich past and incredible history in eastern Texas
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Henderson is an attractive Texas town that’s just under an hour’s drive from the Louisiana border. Brimming with small-town charm and historic surroundings, Henderson offers a close-knit community set within one of the most alluring settings this side of Dallas. There’s a reason the town’s slogan is “all roads lead to Henderson.” Set between Shreveport, Dallas-Forth Worth, and Houston, Henderson is a crossroads for many major cities. The town’s picturesque Main Street district is home to delightful shops and cafes, and Fair Park and Yates Park provide popular community gathering spots on the eastern side of town.
There’s even more variety of shopping and dining choices along U.S-79, one of the town’s major thoroughfares. Renters enjoy a mix of single-family home rentals, low-lying apartment complexes, and historic Main Street apartments in Henderson. If you’re looking for a close-knit community where everyone knows your name, you’ll find it in Henderson.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,505
Average: $71,601
Education
2,069
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,188
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Henderson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Henderson, TX is $841 for one bedroom, $930 for two bedrooms, and $992 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Henderson has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$841/month
712 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Henderson, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-12
623 Students
William E Wylie Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
671 Students
Public
Grades K-5
484 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
623 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
785 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
623 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,042 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.