Living in Herndon, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Herndon · Census data 2020–2024
Herndon has 24,672 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $148,000 (59% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $599,100, the median rent is $2,259/month.
Herndon at a glance
- Population
- 24,672
- Median age
- 35.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $148,000State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $599,100State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,259/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Herndon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Herndon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Herndon the median home value is $599,100, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,259 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,911 a month in housing costs.
Herndon median household income
The median household income in Herndon is $148,000 and the income per person is $57,984. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Herndon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,076
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.16
Herndon demographics
- Population
- 24,672
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 7,796
- Foreign-born
- 42.2%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Herndon ›
Education in Herndon
53.2% of adults 25 and older in Herndon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 22.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Herndon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 55.8%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Herndon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herndon | 24,672 | $148,000 | $599,100 | $2,259 |
| Hutchison | 7,284 | $105,651 | $476,900 | $2,388 |
| Oak Grove | 2,408 | $174,423 | $640,300 | $2,519 |
| McNair | 22,655 | $122,778 | $595,800 | $2,287 |
| Dranesville | 11,828 | $214,688 | $744,500 | $3,187 |
| Reston | 64,414 | $148,710 | $642,000 | $2,231 |
| Sterling | 32,411 | $123,303 | $526,000 | $2,138 |
| Floris | 7,589 | $246,058 | $872,800 | $3,258 |
| Great Falls Crossing | 1,414 | $250,001 | $989,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Herndon, VA?
The median household income in Herndon is $148,000, 59% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Herndon?
The median home value in Herndon is $599,100, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Herndon?
The median gross rent in Herndon is $2,259 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Herndon, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Herndon?
The median age in Herndon is 35.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Herndon?
The average commute to work in Herndon is 28 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Herndon?
The unemployment rate in Herndon is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Herndon?
53.2% of adults in Herndon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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