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Herndon, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
24,529
Population
5,718/sq mi density
$141,418
Median Income
$56,264 per capita
$568,700
Home Value
$730,346 Zillow
$2,147
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
259
Violent Crime/100K
1,093 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$141,418 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$568,700 home value, $2,147/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$568,700
102% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,147/mo
85% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.7%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,197
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$568,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$730,346
Median Sale Price
$642,495
Median List Price
$650,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.7%
Owner-Occupied
37.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$2,147/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,327/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
45 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
18
Price Drops
22.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$338
Active Inventory
18
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
62.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $568,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $730,346 |
| Median Sale Price | $642,495 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $338 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,147 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,327 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
| Days on Market | 45 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Active Inventory | 18 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $338 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,197 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |