Frederick, MD 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.

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

vs

Herndon

68.4

#1320 nationally

Herndon leads in crime level (6.6 vs 11.1). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 145).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Herndon, VA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 68.4 (#1320)
Population 85,793 24,935
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $734,699
Median Household Income $89,981 $133,403
Average Commute 29.8 min 26 min
Walk Score 47 51
Crime Level 11.1 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 145
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+35.0
Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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Herndon, VA
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 View Herndon, VA →

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