Edmonds, WA 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.
Edmonds
63.9
#1729 nationally
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $110,057). Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 28.9 min). Herndon leads in cost of living index (145 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edmonds, WA | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1729) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 42,701 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $922,484 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $110,057 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+35.0 |
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63.9 Score
Edmonds, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,484
Population
42,701
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
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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