Herndon, VA vs Prairie Village, 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
Prairie Village
74.4
#601 nationally
Prairie Village leads in crime level (1.7 vs 6.6). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $99,691). Prairie Village leads in cost of living index (117 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Prairie Village, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 74.4 (#601) |
| Population | 24,935 | 22,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $500,763 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $99,691 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 117 |
| 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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C
74.4 Score
Prairie Village, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,763
Population
22,900
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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