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Henderson's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Henderson.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Henderson. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.
So the question arises, which Henderson neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?
Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Henderson hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Henderson area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Anthem ranks way above the rest.
We examined 23 of Henderson's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Henderson's reputation.
The Worst Neighborhoods In Henderson For 2022
So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Henderson for 2022? According to the most recent census data, Townsite looks to be the worst neighborhood in Henderson.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Henderson that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.
Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Henderson.
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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Henderson For 2022
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Population: 5,466
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $114,183 (worst)
Median Income: $48,803 (3rd worst)
More on Townsite: Data
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Population: 14,843
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $117,117 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $39,213 (worst)
More on Valley View: Data
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Population: 11,637
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $151,662 (4th worst)
Median Income: $49,152 (4th worst)
More on Whitney Ranch: Data
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Population: 2,833
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $175,250 (6th worst)
Median Income: $70,488 (9th worst)
More on Midway: Data
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Population: 796
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $220,900 (12th worst)
Median Income: $77,871 (17th worst)
More on Clark County: Data
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Population: 10,713
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $131,633 (3rd worst)
Median Income: $46,221 (2nd worst)
More on Pittman: Data
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Population: 13,650
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $196,456 (8th worst)
Median Income: $62,090 (5th worst)
More on Gibson Springs: Data
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Population: 11,625
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $194,970 (7th worst)
Median Income: $70,492 (10th worst)
More on River Mountain: Data
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Population: 6,296
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $223,900 (14th worst)
Median Income: $73,730 (14th worst)
More on Foothills: Data
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Population: 7,111
Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $198,157 (9th worst)
Median Income: $66,505 (7th worst)
More on Black Mountain: Data
Methodology: How we determined the worst Henderson neighborhoods in 2022
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Henderson:
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
- High crime (Estimated)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Henderson, Nevada for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".
The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Henderson.
Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Henderson to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 23 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.
Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Henderson
Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Henderson with Townsite landing at the bottom of the pack.
As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Henderson aren't all bad. Anthem takes the cake as the best place to live in Henderson.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Henderson For 2022?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Townsite | 5,466 |
| 2 | Valley View | 14,843 |
| 3 | Whitney Ranch | 11,637 |
| 4 | Midway | 2,833 |
| 5 | Clark County | 796 |
| 6 | Pittman | 10,713 |
| 7 | Gibson Springs | 13,650 |
| 8 | River Mountain | 11,625 |
| 9 | Foothills | 6,296 |
| 10 | Black Mountain | 7,111 |
| 11 | Calico Ridge | 1,582 |
| 12 | Green Valley North | 39,727 |
| 13 | Highland Hills | 10,583 |
| 14 | West Henderson | 8,137 |
| 15 | Lake Las Vegas | 2,175 |
| 16 | Mission Hills | 4,896 |
| 17 | Green Valley South | 21,964 |
| 18 | Macdonald Ranch | 13,069 |
| 19 | Mccullough Hills | 15,093 |
| 20 | Westgate | 22,063 |
| 21 | Green Valley Ranch | 17,011 |
| 22 | Paradise Hills | 11,447 |
| 23 | Anthem | 22,790 |
