Herndon, VA vs New Brighton, 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
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.6). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $84,707). Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 24,935 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+43.3 |
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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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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