City comparison
No. Mckinney's crime index is 40 versus 85 in Henderson, and its violent crime index is 34 versus 72, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Henderson is cheaper. Median rent is $1,824 a month versus $1,901 in Mckinney.
Safety is where Henderson and Mckinney split most clearly. Mckinney scores 45 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,824 in Henderson and $1,901 in Mckinney.
This is a genuine split. Henderson wins on cost of living and Mckinney 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. Mckinney has rougher pockets and Henderson has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Henderson and Mckinney are 1,061 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,901 a month in Mckinney, up $77 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $124,215 in Mckinney, up $34,077 (38%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 40 in Mckinney, down 45 points (53%).
The move
Mckinney and Henderson are 1,061 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,901 a month in Mckinney to $1,824 a month in Henderson, down $77 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $124,215 in Mckinney to $90,138 in Henderson, down $34,077 (27%).
The crime index goes from 40 in Mckinney to 85 in Henderson, up 45 points (113%).
Henderson, NV
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Mckinney, TX
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Rent
4% cheaper
Henderson rent is 4% cheaper than Mckinney
Henderson
Winner$1,824/mo
Mckinney
$1,901/mo
Typical rent runs $1,824 a month in Henderson versus $1,901 in Mckinney, so Henderson is 4% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $77, or $924 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
38% higher
Mckinney's median income is 38% higher than Henderson
Henderson
$90,138
Mckinney
Winner$124,215
Median household income is $124,215 in Mckinney versus $90,138 in Henderson, so typical pay runs 38% higher in Mckinney (about $34,077 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, Mckinney 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
53% lower crime
Mckinney's crime index is 53% lower than Henderson
Henderson
85 (100 = avg)
Mckinney
Winner40 (100 = avg)
Mckinney's crime index is 40 versus 85 in Henderson (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 53% lower in Mckinney. 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, Mckinney 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 Mckinney are about even on typical weather.
Henderson
74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Mckinney
67°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs); Mckinney averages about 67°F (76°F highs). Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Mckinney sits near 67°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 4% 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
Mckinney is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 38% higher here ($124,215). Start with Mckinney if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Mckinney is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 53% lower than Henderson (40 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: Mckinney scores 88/100 versus 65/100 in Henderson. Rent is $1,901/month in Mckinney and $1,824/month in Henderson, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Henderson rent at $1,824/month is still below Mckinney's $1,901, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,824 in Henderson and $1,901 in Mckinney.
Mckinney is ahead on safety (88/100 vs 65/100); Henderson is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $1,824/month rent plus $90,138 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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