United States landmark

20171

Herndon, VA

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Total Population

51,081
5-year trend
+9.5%

Median Household Income

$155,357
5-year trend
+13.8%

Median Home Value

$731,500
5-year trend
+29.4%

Median Rent

$2,205
5-year trend
+35.5%

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Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Median household income is 100% higher than the state average, indicating an affluent area.

Home values are 101% higher than the state average. This area has a competitive real estate market.

73% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, suggesting a highly educated community.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$155,357
100.3% above state avg
Home Value
$731,500
101.2% above state avg
Rent
$2,205
100% above state avg
Population Density
51,081 residents
Median Age
36.1 years
Safety Score
71/100
Above average safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
83
Excellent
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
100/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
71/100
Education
67/100
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Employment
92/100
Housing
90/100
Weather
69/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

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Herndon, VA 20171

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Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
59
Lower than avg
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
-1
Below avg
Transportation
90
Average
Healthcare
95
Average
Groceries
85
Below avg
Utilities
92
Average
Overall
59
Below avg

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
30,512
Employment Rate
96.2%
Avg. Commute
31 min
Work From Home
2%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Finance & Insurance
61.9%
Educational Services
13%
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
7.9%
Construction
6.2%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Total Employed
29,363
Total Unemployed
944
Unemployment Rate
3.1%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Key Demographic Insightsfor Herndon, VA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 72.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.1%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 4.2%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$155,357
+106.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-61,936,762
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.79 people

Total Households
18,268
Family Households
61.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
61.9%
#2 Industry
Education
13.0%
#3 Industry
Arts,
7.9%
Total Employed Residents:16,300

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.9%
390 workers
Public Transit
7.5%
1,549 workers
Total Commuting Workers:20,641
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.9%
29,363 employed
Labor Force
30,512
944 unemployed
Unemployment Rate:3.1%
Median Age
36.1 years
Per Capita Income
$71,891
Poverty Rate
4.2%
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