Neighborhood in Henderson, Rusk County
Living in Southwest Henderson, Henderson
1st of 3areas in Henderson
Overall score 73 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Henderson overall: D+
Southwest Henderson covers part of Henderson, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Henderson. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.
- Affordable
- Errands and things to do scores low (16 of 100)
- Heat wave risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.2 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.2 mi |
| Park | 1.2 mi |
| Cafe | 1.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.7 mi |
| Gym | 1.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 2.1 mi |
| Childcare | 1.1 mi |
| Library | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,390
- Median rent
- No data
- Median home value
- $222,000
- Household income
- $98,900
- Average commute
- 21 min
- Homes owned
- 100%
What it's like to live in Southwest Henderson
Southwest Henderson is an area in Henderson with about 1,400 residents, homes built around 1984, mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 31% of households with children.
Our grade for Southwest Henderson is B+. That puts it 1st of 3 areas we grade in Henderson, a city that gets a D+ overall.
Pros of living in Southwest Henderson
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $98,900, 61% higher than the Henderson median.
Cons of living in Southwest Henderson
- Higher unemployment. 7.4% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.2% across Henderson.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and strong wind as very high in this part of town.
Southwest Henderson report card
Each grade compares Southwest 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 A+
Homes cost 2.2x income.
96 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C+
Median household income $98,900, 7.4% unemployed.
48 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D+
Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.
32 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 295 violent crimes per 100k, 2,186 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
16 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 21 min, 12% work from home.
40 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
49% have a bachelor’s degree.
76 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C
14% of adults uninsured.
40 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A+
100% of homes owner-occupied.
99 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
96% of homes have broadband.
64 of 100 vs TX areas
Southwest Henderson compared with Henderson
Better than Henderson
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%35 points higher than Henderson (65%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 49%28 points higher than Henderson (21%)
- Median household income: $98,90061% higher than Henderson ($61,285)
Worse than Henderson
- Average commute: 21 min9% higher than Henderson (20 min)
- Unemployment rate: 7.4%3 points higher than Henderson (4.2%)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%1 points lower than Henderson (1.3%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DNorthside ElementaryElementary, Henderson ISD2 mi
- CHenderson MiddleMiddle, Henderson ISD1 mi
- BHenderson High SchoolHigh, Henderson ISD2 mi
Cost of living in Southwest Henderson
The median home is worth $222,000, 28% higher than the Henderson median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,408 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Henderson | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value28% higher than Henderson | $222,000 | $173,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income21% lower than Henderson | 2.2x | 2.8x | 3.6x |
| Homes owned by the people living in them35 points higher than Henderson | 100% | 65% | 63% |
| Vacant homes15 points lower than Henderson | 0% | 15% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Henderson | 1984 | 1972 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,215
- Property tax
- $193
Based on a $222,000 home in Southwest 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
| Measure | Here | Henderson | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income61% higher than Henderson | $98,900 | $61,285 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points higher than Henderson | 7.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line7 points lower than Henderson | 7.7% | 15% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points higher than Henderson | 49% | 21% | 34% |
| Average commute9% higher than Henderson | 21 min | 20 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home8 points higher than Henderson | 12% | 3.9% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Henderson | 0% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet17 points higher than Henderson | 96% | 79% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesHigh
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windVery high
Who lives in Southwest Henderson
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Henderson
- 2C-Central HendersonMedian rent $1,080
- 3D+South HendersonMedian rent $680
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BSouthwest Red OakRed Oak
- BSoutheast RowlettRowlett
- B+Alldredge GardensMidland
Questions about Southwest Henderson
Is Southwest Henderson a good place to live?
Southwest Henderson covers part of Henderson, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Henderson. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.
How much does it cost to live in Southwest Henderson?
The median home is worth $222,000, 28% higher than the Henderson median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 2.8x across Henderson.
What schools serve Southwest 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 1 Census block group 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.