Neighborhood in Henderson, Rusk County

Living in Central Henderson, Henderson

C-

2nd of 3areas in Henderson
Overall score 35 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Henderson overall: D+

Central Henderson covers part of Henderson, TX, home to about 5,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Henderson. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)
  • Health scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library0.9 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
5,410
Median rent
$1,080
Median home value
$155,000
Household income
$57,100
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
52%
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What it's like to live in Central Henderson

Central Henderson is an area in Henderson with about 5,400 residents, older homes (median year built 1963), a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in Henderson, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Henderson

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Henderson

  • Higher poverty. 23% of residents live below the poverty line, against 15% across Henderson.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

Central Henderson report card

Each grade compares Central Henderson with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,080, homes cost 2.7x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $57,100, 4.2% unemployed.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 295 violent crimes per 100k, 2,186 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 23 min, 2.1% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    18% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    79% of homes have broadband.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Henderson compared with Henderson

Better than Henderson

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 18%2 points lower than Henderson (20%)
  • Home value to income: 2.7x4% lower than Henderson (2.8x)

Worse than Henderson

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 52%12 points lower than Henderson (65%)
  • People below the poverty line: 23%8 points higher than Henderson (15%)
  • Average commute: 23 min17% higher than Henderson (20 min)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DNorthside ElementaryElementary, Henderson ISD0.5 mi
  • CHenderson MiddleMiddle, Henderson ISD1.2 mi
  • BHenderson High SchoolHigh, Henderson ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Central Henderson

Median rent in Central Henderson is $1,080 a month, 7% higher than the Henderson median. A household would need about $43,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $155,000, 11% lower than the Henderson median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,027 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHendersonTexas
Median rent7% higher than Henderson$1,080$1,007$1,403
Median home value11% lower than Henderson$155,000$173,700$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than Henderson2.7x2.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Henderson48%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Henderson52%65%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Henderson19%15%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Henderson196319721992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,027
Mortgage payment
$848
Property tax
$178
Median rent, for comparison
$1,080

Based on a $155,000 home in Central Henderson, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereHendersonTexas
Median household income7% lower than Henderson$57,100$61,285$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Henderson4.2%4.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Henderson23%15%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Henderson22%21%34%
Average commute17% higher than Henderson23 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Henderson2.1%3.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Henderson2.5%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Henderson79%79%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Henderson

Under 1825%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6433%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White48%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black24%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race4.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Henderson

  1. 1B+Southwest Henderson
  2. 3D+South HendersonMedian rent $680

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Rio VistaSan Angelo
  2. D+Northeast CorsicanaCorsicana
  3. CRoute 66 Historic DistrictAmarillo

Questions about Central Henderson

Is Central Henderson a good place to live?

Central Henderson covers part of Henderson, TX, home to about 5,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Henderson. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Central Henderson?

Median rent in Central Henderson is $1,080 a month, 7% higher than the Henderson median. The median home is worth $155,000, 11% lower than the Henderson median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 2.8x across Henderson.

What schools serve Central Henderson?

The closest rated public schools are Northside Elementary (elementary, rated D), Henderson Middle (middle, rated C) and Henderson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 6 Census block groups in this part of Henderson that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.