Herndon, VA vs Overland Park, KS
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
Overland Park
75.2
#489 nationally
Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 32). Overland Park leads in cost of living index (99 vs 145). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $97,126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Overland Park, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 75.2 (#489) |
| Population | 24,935 | 197,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $490,568 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $97,126 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.7 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+8.5 |
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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75.2 Score
Overland Park, KS
Midwest value meets modern amenities
Median Home
$490,568
Population
197,238
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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