Herndon, VA vs Minnetonka, MN
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
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Minnetonka leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.6). Minnetonka leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 26 min). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $114,867).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 24,935 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Herndon has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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