Henderson, Tennessee 

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Population

6,232

+1.6% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

Median Income

$36,404

Median Home Price

$140,200

Median Age

26.6

Comfort Index (Climate)

6.0 / 6.3

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Henderson, Tennessee

Living in Henderson, TN is a delightful experience. The town is nestled between two major cities, Jackson and Memphis, ensuring that a variety of amenities are always close at hand. Additionally, the community of Henderson itself is full of life and filled with friendly people who always make you feel welcome. The weather in Henderson is mild throughout the year and recreational activities abound in abundance. Whether you like to hike or bike along the nearby trails, take part in one of the many local festivals or just relax on a sunny day at the nearby lake, there’s always something fun happening here. There really is no other place like Henderson! Small city - West-central Tennessee.
State: Tennessee
County: Chester County
Metro Area: Jackson Metro Area
City: Henderson
Zip Codes: 38340
Cost of Living: -24.2% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 412 ft above sea level

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Henderson, Tn Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Small-town feel
Cost of living
Diverse economy
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What Bert Has To Say About Jackson Metro Area

Jackson is a transportation center serving the agriculture industry, with cotton being a significant crop. The city is also a diverse manufacturing center for companies such as toolmaker Porter-Cable and Procter & Gamble. The town has a typical Southern-town feel with historic buildings and a vintage 1950’s bus station often used as a movie set.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 4.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Henderson jobs have increased by 1.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Henderson's cost of living is 24.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Henderson's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Henderson, while July and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Chester county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 78.5% to 18.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Henderson's population is 6,232 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 22.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Henderson is Real Estate: $140,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 19.3%.

SCHOOLS
Henderson public schools spend $7,925 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.6 students per teacher in Henderson. More Education



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Housing Market in Henderson

It's a good time to buy in Henderson. Home Appreciation is up 19.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Henderson is $140,200.
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Reviews for Henderson   1 Reviews
Okay Small Town - 5/12/2015
Henderson is about 20 miles south of Jackson, TN and is although it is technically referred to as a 'city', it only has a population of about 5500 people. The primary... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
38340

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