At a Glance
Median Income
$141,418
$56,264 per capita
Home Value
$568,700
Zillow: $730,346
Median Rent
$2,147/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
259/100K
1,093/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.3%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 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+
3.8 / 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 $141,418 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,264. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Herndon is $568,700 , 102% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $730,346. Median rent is $2,147/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Herndon reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,093/100K. The murder rate is 8.1/100K.
Education
50.3% of adults in Herndon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herndon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population24,529
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density5,718/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,418
Per Capita$56,264
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
A
Home Value$568,700
Rent$2,147
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$730,346
Housing Units8,197
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent259/100K
Property1,093/100K
Murder8.1/100K
Assault130/100K
Burglary61/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation354 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Herndon was built in 1982.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 264 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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