At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$35,449 per capita
Home Value
$106,500
Zillow: $224,405
Median Rent
$686/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
775/100K
2,254/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Herndon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herndon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herndon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herndon residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,449. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Herndon is $106,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,405. Median rent is $686/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Herndon reports 775 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,254/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Herndon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herndon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population303
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density384/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$35,449
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,500
Rent$686
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$224,405
Housing Units163
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent775/100K
Property2,254/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation413 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Herndon was founded in 1827.
The median home in Herndon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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