Hanahan, SC 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.
Hanahan
68.4
#1318 nationally
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 20). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $79,305). Hanahan leads in cost of living index (110 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hanahan, SC | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1318) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 21,796 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $416,850 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $79,305 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | D+35.0 |
D+
68.4 Score
Hanahan, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$416,850
Population
21,796
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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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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