City comparison
No. Plano's crime index is 62 versus 85 in Henderson, and its violent crime index is 43 versus 72, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Henderson is cheaper. Median rent is $1,824 a month versus $1,841 in Plano.
Safety is where Henderson and Plano split most clearly. Plano scores 23 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 $1,841 in Plano.
This is a genuine split. Henderson wins on cost of living and Plano 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. Plano has rougher pockets and Henderson has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Henderson and Plano are 1,060 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,841 a month in Plano, up $17 a month (1%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $112,253 in Plano, up $22,115 (25%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 62 in Plano, down 23 points (27%).
The move
Plano and Henderson are 1,060 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,841 a month in Plano to $1,824 a month in Henderson, down $17 a month (1%).
Median household income goes from $112,253 in Plano to $90,138 in Henderson, down $22,115 (20%).
The crime index goes from 62 in Plano to 85 in Henderson, up 23 points (37%).
Henderson, NV
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Plano, TX
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Rent
1% cheaper
Henderson rent is 1% cheaper than Plano
Henderson
Winner$1,824/mo
Plano
$1,841/mo
Typical rent runs $1,824 a month in Henderson versus $1,841 in Plano, so Henderson is 1% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $17, or $204 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
25% higher
Plano's median income is 25% higher than Henderson
Henderson
$90,138
Plano
Winner$112,253
Median household income is $112,253 in Plano versus $90,138 in Henderson, so typical pay runs 25% higher in Plano (about $22,115 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, Plano 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
27% lower crime
Plano's crime index is 27% lower than Henderson
Henderson
85 (100 = avg)
Plano
Winner62 (100 = avg)
Plano's crime index is 62 versus 85 in Henderson (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 27% lower in Plano. 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, Plano 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 Plano are about even on typical weather.
Henderson
74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Plano
69°F avg · 77°F highs · comfort 100/100
Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs); Plano averages about 69°F (77°F highs). Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Plano 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 Henderson
Henderson is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 1% 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
Plano is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 25% higher here ($112,253). Start with Plano if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Plano is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 27% lower than Henderson (62 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: Plano scores 75/100 versus 65/100 in Henderson. Typical rent is the same $1,841/month in both cities, so you are choosing streets and blocks, not a cheaper lease.
Median income is $112,253 in Plano versus $90,138 in Henderson — with rent matched, the paycheck gap matters more.
Between Henderson and Plano, Plano is ahead on safety — 75/100 safety versus 65/100. Lean Henderson instead when you already know the Henderson block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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