Henderson Apartments and Rentals

Henderson is located in eastern Texas and offers residents a Southern way of life. According to City-Data, the median age in Henderson is 37.5, which gives the community a young, family-oriented quality. With approximately 14,000 residents, Henderson makes a great home for those looking for Southern small-town charms. Search for Henderson apartments for rent, and find a new home in the Lone Star State.

Henderson was founded in 1843 and named to commemorate James Pinckne Henderson, the first governor of Texas. The International and Great Northern Railroad was built through the area after the Civil War, allowing Henderson to have easy accessibility to larger cities in the area.

Today, Henderson officials are constantly working to improve the city. The Keep Henderson Beautiful campaign helps the town keep streets and highways beautiful while keeping trash out of the streams, valleys, rivers and local green spaces. Residents can enjoy the scenic weather and landscapes of Texas without paying high living expenses. Henderson’s cost of living index of 83.4 is well below the United States average.

Fair Park is located in Henderson, and gives residents a place to enjoy nature. With a concrete walking trail, playgrounds, tennis courts and a softball field, the park is the perfect venue for an outdoor afternoon. A newly added pavilion features a barbeque pit, giving residents an ideal outdoor barbeque experience.

The Heritage Syrup Festival is Henderson’s most famous festival, and commemorates the tradition of ribbon cane syrup making in eastern Texas. As the only folklife festival in the region, the event includes technique demonstrations for lace, rope and basket making, blacksmithing, wood carving, quilting and survival skills.

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