City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 85 in Henderson, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 72, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Henderson is cheaper. Median rent is $1,824 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Henderson and Frisco is significant: $90,138 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,824 in Henderson and $2,014 in Frisco.
This is a genuine split. Henderson wins on cost of living and Frisco 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 crime gap is citywide. Frisco has rougher pockets and Henderson has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Henderson and Frisco are 1,050 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $190 a month (10%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $150,212 in Frisco, up $60,074 (67%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 43 in Frisco, down 42 points (49%).
The move
Frisco and Henderson are 1,050 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,824 a month in Henderson, down $190 a month (9%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $90,138 in Henderson, down $60,074 (40%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 85 in Henderson, up 42 points (98%).
Henderson, NV
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
9% cheaper
Henderson rent is 9% cheaper than Frisco
Henderson
Winner$1,824/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,824 a month in Henderson versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Henderson is 9% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $190, or $2,280 a year: noticeable, but rent alone should not pick the city. Use this as a tie-breaker after you compare income, schools, and crime, unless you are already stretching every dollar.
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Median income
67% higher
Frisco's median income is 67% higher than Henderson
Henderson
$90,138
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $90,138 in Henderson, so typical pay runs 67% higher in Frisco (about $60,074 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, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. Henderson can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
49% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 49% lower than Henderson
Henderson
85 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 85 in Henderson (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 49% lower in Frisco. 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, Frisco is the easier city. Henderson can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Henderson and Frisco are about even on typical weather.
Henderson
74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Frisco
68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco sits near 68°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 Henderson
Henderson is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 9% cheaper here at about $1,824 a month. Choose Henderson 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
Frisco is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 67% higher here ($150,212). Start with Frisco if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 49% lower than Henderson (43 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: Frisco scores 86/100 versus 65/100 in Henderson. Rent is $2,014/month in Frisco and $1,824/month in Henderson, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Henderson rent at $1,824/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,824 in Henderson and $2,014 in Frisco.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in Frisco; Henderson only makes sense when you have walked the Henderson ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,824 rent.
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