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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Henderson

Affordable Housing in Henderson, NC

Henderson has 91 income-based rental properties with 1,342 total units, giving renters a meaningful range of options in this city where 61 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median rent of $848 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), affordable housing here can offer real savings for income-qualified renters.

91
Properties
1,342
Total units
87/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$848/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Henderson is $848 per month and the median household income is $39,969 annually. About 61% of residents rent their homes, reflecting strong demand for rental housing in the city.

Henderson has 10 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 418 units, offering an important source of below-market housing for income-qualified renters.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
1,792 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Henderson Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,792 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 19 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Henderson

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Henderson has a Walk Score of 19 ("Car-Dependent") and a Bike Score of 20, both rated by Walk Score. No Transit Score is available for this area. Residents should plan on a personal vehicle for most daily trips.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
18 schools · 4 districts

Schools

Henderson is served by 18 schools across 4 districts, including 9 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high schools, and 1 other, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality varies by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$39,969 median income

Cost of Living

The median household income in Henderson is $39,969 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent across all rentals in the city is $848 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce housing costs for eligible renters. Henderson has 418 income-restricted units across 10 HUD-assisted properties, giving renters meaningful options below market rate.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 10 HUD-assisted properties in Henderson have been mapped for flood zone exposure. Of those, 1 property falls in a high-risk flood zone, while the remaining 9 show low or minimal flood risk.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 87/100(10 of 91 scored)
90+ (4)70–89 (5)<60 (1)No score (81)

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