Concord, 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.
Concord
62.4
#1856 nationally
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in crime level (6.6 vs 13.3). Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 33.6 min). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $107,789).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, CA | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1856) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 122,315 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $733,409 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+35.0 |
D-
62.4 Score
Concord, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$733,409
Population
122,315
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
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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