City comparison
No. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 135 in Fort Worth, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 121, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Fort Worth is cheaper. Median rent is $1,509 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
Safety is where Fort Worth and Henderson split most clearly. Henderson scores 50 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,509 in Fort Worth and $1,824 in Henderson.
This is a genuine split. Fort Worth 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. Fort Worth at $1,509 average has pockets that run $1,309 and others at $1,909: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Fort Worth and Henderson are 1,031 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,509 a month in Fort Worth to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $315 a month (21%).
Median household income goes from $79,507 in Fort Worth to $90,138 in Henderson, up $10,631 (13%).
The crime index goes from 135 in Fort Worth to 85 in Henderson, down 50 points (37%).
The move
Henderson and Fort Worth are 1,031 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,509 a month in Fort Worth, down $315 a month (17%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $79,507 in Fort Worth, down $10,631 (12%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 135 in Fort Worth, up 50 points (59%).
Fort Worth, TX
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Henderson, NV
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Rent
17% cheaper
Fort Worth rent is 17% cheaper than Henderson
Fort Worth
Winner$1,509/mo
Henderson
$1,824/mo
Typical rent runs $1,509 a month in Fort Worth versus $1,824 in Henderson, so Fort Worth is 17% 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 $3,780, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Fort Worth 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
13% higher
Henderson's median income is 13% higher than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
$79,507
Henderson
Winner$90,138
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $79,507 in Fort Worth, so typical pay runs 13% higher in Henderson (about $10,631 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. Fort Worth can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
37% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 37% lower than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
135 (100 = avg)
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 135 in Fort Worth (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 37% 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. Fort Worth can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Fort Worth and Henderson are about even on typical weather.
Fort Worth
66°F avg · 73°F highs · comfort 100/100
Henderson
69°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Fort Worth averages about 66°F (73°F highs); Henderson averages about 69°F (76°F highs). Fort Worth sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Henderson sits near 69°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 Fort Worth
Fort Worth is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 17% cheaper here at about $1,509 a month. Choose Fort Worth 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 13% 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 37% lower than Fort Worth (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
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but Henderson leads on safety (65/100 vs 51/100 in Fort Worth). Typical rent is $1,824 in Henderson and $1,509 in Fort Worth; do not assume the cheaper lease buys the calmer blocks.
Henderson still pays more locally ($90,138 median income vs $79,507), which can offset the lease if your field pays Henderson rates.
Median income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $79,507 in Fort Worth.
Between Fort Worth and Henderson, Henderson is ahead on safety — 65/100 safety versus 51/100. Lean Fort Worth instead when you already know the Fort Worth block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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