City profile
Henderson, NC
Vance County · Population 14,885
Henderson is a town in Vance County, NC with about 14,885 residents and a typical home value near $124,000. It is 35 miles from Durham, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
213
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$123,800
Typical monthly housing
$760
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
73
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 48/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Hurricane, Drought
Nearest major airport
37 mi to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 56% Democratic / 43% Republican
Community
Population
14,885
Black population
63.3%
County
Vance County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), inland flooding
Highlights
- About 14,885 residents
- Typical home value about $124,000
- 35 miles from Durham, NC
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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