Blended score for Henderson's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

E M Rollins Elementary

1.89 mi away · Grades -1-5

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 336
Student:teacher ratio: 16.0:1
District: Vance County Schools

Middle

STEM Early High

1.81 mi away · Grades 6-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

2.7

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 256
Student:teacher ratio: 21.3:1
District: Vance County Schools

High

AdVance Academy

1.81 mi away · Grades 6-12

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 193
Student:teacher ratio: 14.8:1
District: Vance County Schools

Commute

Real drive time from Henderson's center to Downtown Raleigh.

63 min

typical drive time

63.4 mi

distance

64 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Henderson, from Henderson-Oxford Airport.

65°F

Cloudy

Cities near Henderson

Franklinton · 16.9 mi Youngsville · 21.8 mi Louisburg · 23.2 mi Wake Forest · 26.3 mi Durham · 35.8 mi Zebulon · 36.2 mi

Henderson real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Henderson right now?+

There are currently 204 active listings in Henderson, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Henderson?+

The median list price for active listings in Henderson is $197,000. Homes are spending an average of 138 days on market.

Is Henderson's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Henderson have risen 5.3% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Henderson?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Henderson are Not in a Subdivision, .NON-Subdivision, The Peninsula at Kerr Lake.

What schools serve Henderson?+

The closest public schools to Henderson's center are E M Rollins Elementary, STEM Early High, AdVance Academy. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Henderson walkable?+

Henderson's center has a walkability score of 24 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Henderson?+

The typical drive from Henderson's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 63 minutes (63.4 miles).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Triad MLS, Doorify MLS, Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 21 hr ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.