Verdict
Elk Grove leads on Affordability, Safety, while Henderson leads on Educational Attainment, Weather.
Score Comparison
Affordability
CA
64
✓ winsNV
62
Educational Attainment
CA
63
NV
64
✓ winsSafety
CA
83
✓ winsNV
75
Weather
CA
67
NV
80
✓ winsLivability
CA
69
NV
69
Full Comparison
| Metric | Elk Grove | Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 176,105 | 318,063 |
| Median Income | $115,864 ✓ | $85,311 |
| Median Rent | $2,076 | $1,641 ✓ |
| Median Home Value | $560,500 | $427,900 ✓ |
| Median Age | 39 | 42 |
| HS Graduation | 91% | 94% ✓ |
| Bachelor's+ | 37% ✓ | 35% |
| Broadband Access | 95% ✓ | 93% |
| Homeownership | 74% ✓ | 65% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 25 min ✓ |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 2.04 ✓ | 2.98 |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 13.43 ✓ | 19.33 |
| Avg Temperature | 63°F | 70°F |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | 17" | 3" |