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Henderson, TX

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A rich past and incredible history in eastern Texas

Close-Knit Community Rural Charming Small Business

Henderson is an attractive Texas town that’s just under an hour’s drive from the Louisiana border. Brimming with small-town charm and historic surroundings, Henderson offers a close-knit community set within one of the most alluring settings this side of Dallas. There’s a reason the town’s slogan is “all roads lead to Henderson.” Set between Shreveport, Dallas-Forth Worth, and Houston, Henderson is a crossroads for many major cities. The town’s picturesque Main Street district is home to delightful shops and cafes, and Fair Park and Yates Park provide popular community gathering spots on the eastern side of town.

There’s even more variety of shopping and dining choices along U.S-79, one of the town’s major thoroughfares. Renters enjoy a mix of single-family home rentals, low-lying apartment complexes, and historic Main Street apartments in Henderson. If you’re looking for a close-knit community where everyone knows your name, you’ll find it in Henderson.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Henderson, TX is $842 for one bedroom, $1,003 for two bedrooms, and $971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Henderson has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$842/month
709 Sq Ft
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Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Carlisle School

Public

Grades PK-12

623 Students

5
out of 10

Northside Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-5

484 Students

4
out of 10

William E Wylie Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-3

671 Students

2
out of 10

Carlisle School

Public

Grades PK-12

623 Students

5
out of 10

Henderson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

785 Students

3
out of 10

Carlisle School

Public

Grades PK-12

623 Students

5
out of 10

Henderson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,042 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.