Arvin, CA vs Herndon, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arvin
67.5
#1407 nationally
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in crime level (6.6 vs 22.4). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $47,997). Arvin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvin, CA | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1407) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 19,364 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,278 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $47,997 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+35.0 |
D+
67.5 Score
Arvin, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$301,278
Population
19,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D+
68.4 Score
Herndon, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$734,699
Population
24,935
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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