With a population of 24,529, Herndon is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Charlotte P.
Moved here from Atlanta about 15 years ago. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Still getting used to housing market but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Christian D.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 13 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Violet M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Eastside. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in construction. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Luna Castillo
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great BBQ places. it exceeded my expectations.