City comparison
Yes. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 110 in North Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 110, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
North Las Vegas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,705 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
Safety is where Henderson and North Las Vegas split most clearly. Henderson scores 25 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 $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
This is a genuine split. Henderson wins on the job market and safety and North Las Vegas wins on cost of living. 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. Henderson has rougher pockets and North Las Vegas has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Henderson and North Las Vegas are 13 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, down $119 a month (7%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, down $10,596 (12%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 110 in North Las Vegas, up 25 points (29%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Henderson are 13 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $119 a month (7%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $90,138 in Henderson, up $10,596 (13%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 85 in Henderson, down 25 points (23%).
Henderson, NV
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
7% cheaper
North Las Vegas rent is 7% cheaper than Henderson
Henderson
$1,824/mo
North Las Vegas
Winner$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas versus $1,824 in Henderson, so North Las Vegas is 7% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $119, or $1,428 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
13% higher
Henderson's median income is 13% higher than North Las Vegas
Henderson
Winner$90,138
North Las Vegas
$79,542
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 13% higher in Henderson (about $10,596 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. North Las Vegas can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
23% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 23% lower than North Las Vegas
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
110 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 110 in North Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 23% 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. North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas are about even on typical weather.
Henderson
74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas
71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas sits near 71°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
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 23% lower than North Las Vegas (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.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 7% cheaper here at about $1,705 a month. Choose North Las Vegas if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
North Las Vegas carries the heavier crime signal on this page (57/100 safety vs 65/100 in Henderson). That 8-point spread matters more than the $119 rent gap when you are choosing where to walk after dark.
North Las Vegas rent at $1,705/month is still below Henderson's $1,824, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,705 in North Las Vegas and $1,824 in Henderson.
If safety drives your move, Henderson is the stronger match (65/100 safety versus 57/100). If an employer or family tie already points to North Las Vegas, treat $1,705/month rent and $79,542 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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