Henrietta 69 Good
Henrietta Livability #405 ranked city in Texas#7,977 ranked city in the USARanks better than 72% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Henrietta

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

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What's it like Living in Henrietta?

Located in the state of Texas, Henrietta is a small-sized city with a population of 3,073 people. If we look at the most recent Census, Henrietta is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Asian and American Indian and Alaskan. 70% of the people in Henrietta (over the age of 15) are married and 44% have kids under the age of eighteen. Knowing that, it’s safe to say that this area could be a great place for other families to lay down roots. Long, unnecessary commutes can be both frustrating and inconvenient when heading to work. Nationwide, the average one-way commute time takes 26 minutes, but regrettably, residing in Henrietta entails a longer-than-average one-way commute time, averaging 34 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Henrietta could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Texas if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. The best areas in Henrietta and in surrounding cities are easier to find when you are able to make informed decisions. Using data from amenities, crime, cost of living, employment, you will see a detailed breakdown of the most important information as well as comparisons to the Texas and national averages.

Henrietta has a livability score of 68/100 and is ranked #402 in Texas and #7,915 in the USA. For each of the livability categories, we see that Henrietta ranks very well for crime (B-) and housing (A+). Regrettably for Henrietta, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: amenities (F).

The Henrietta unemployment rate of 1.79% has continued to decrease over the years and is now well below the national average. The result could lead to reduced poverty and inequality in the area, higher wages and increased economic growth. This is a positive sign in the overall health of the local economy.

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Henrietta can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Assuming that Henrietta meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Henrietta. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Henrietta are simply unattainable. The median home price for Henrietta homes is $98,000, which is 31.3% lower than the Texas average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Henrietta, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2, which is 23.1% lower than the Texas average.

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      Henrietta transportation information

      Statistic Henrietta Texas National
      Average one way commute34min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work86.4%80.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.3%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk6.5%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home2.8%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Henrietta, TX data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).