Herndon, VA vs Imperial Beach, CA
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.
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Herndon leads in crime level (6.6 vs 14.8). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $75,731). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 24,935 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+16.8 |
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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D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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