Georgetown, TX 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.
Georgetown
70.1
#1134 nationally
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 23). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $87,465). Georgetown leads in crime level (5.2 vs 6.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Georgetown, TX | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1134) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 96,312 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,174 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $87,465 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+35.0 |
C-
70.1 Score
Georgetown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,174
Population
96,312
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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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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