Herndon, VA vs Oak Creek, WI
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
Oak Creek
71.4
#986 nationally
Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 22). Oak Creek leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.6). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $86,408).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Oak Creek, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 71.4 (#986) |
| Population | 24,935 | 37,156 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $418,459 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $86,408 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+38.5 |
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-
71.4 Score
Oak Creek, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,459
Population
37,156
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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