City comparison
No. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 132 in Arlington, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 130, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Arlington is cheaper. Median rent is $1,470 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
Safety is where Arlington and Henderson split most clearly. Henderson scores 47 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,470 in Arlington and $1,824 in Henderson.
This is a genuine split. Arlington wins on cost of living and Henderson wins on the job market and safety. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Arlington at $1,470 average has pockets that run $1,270 and others at $1,870: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Arlington and Henderson are 1,043 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,470 a month in Arlington to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $354 a month (24%).
Median household income goes from $75,171 in Arlington to $90,138 in Henderson, up $14,967 (20%).
The crime index goes from 132 in Arlington to 85 in Henderson, down 47 points (36%).
The move
Henderson and Arlington are 1,043 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,470 a month in Arlington, down $354 a month (19%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $75,171 in Arlington, down $14,967 (17%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 132 in Arlington, up 47 points (55%).
Arlington, TX
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Henderson, NV
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Rent
19% cheaper
Arlington rent is 19% cheaper than Henderson
Arlington
Winner$1,470/mo
Henderson
$1,824/mo
Typical rent runs $1,470 a month in Arlington versus $1,824 in Henderson, so Arlington is 19% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $4,248, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Arlington still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Henderson.
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Median income
20% higher
Henderson's median income is 20% higher than Arlington
Arlington
$75,171
Henderson
Winner$90,138
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $75,171 in Arlington, so typical pay runs 20% higher in Henderson (about $14,967 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Henderson is the stronger labor market on paper. Arlington can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
36% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 36% lower than Arlington
Arlington
132 (100 = avg)
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 132 in Arlington (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 36% lower in Henderson. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Henderson is the easier city. Arlington can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Arlington and Henderson are about even on typical weather.
Arlington
67°F avg · 74°F highs · comfort 100/100
Henderson
74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Arlington averages about 67°F (74°F highs); Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs). Arlington sits near 67°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. On daily comfort these two are close enough that the better fit is whichever season you already know you can live with.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Arlington
Arlington is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 19% cheaper here at about $1,470 a month. Choose Arlington if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Henderson is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 20% higher here ($90,138). Start with Henderson if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Henderson is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 36% lower than Arlington (85 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Safety is the widest gap: Henderson scores 65/100 versus 52/100 in Arlington. Rent is $1,824/month in Henderson and $1,470/month in Arlington, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Henderson still pays more locally ($90,138 median income vs $75,171), which can offset the lease if your field pays Henderson rates.
Median income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $75,171 in Arlington.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in Henderson; Arlington only makes sense when you have walked the Arlington ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,470 rent.
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