Central Falls, RI 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.
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 51). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 22,543 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+35.0 |
C-
71.2 Score
Central Falls, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,271
Population
22,543
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Northeast
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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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