Herndon, VA vs San Bruno, CA
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
San Bruno
63.5
#1767 nationally
Herndon leads in cost of living index (145 vs 214). San Bruno leads in walk score (56 vs 51). Herndon leads in crime level (6.6 vs 7.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | San Bruno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 63.5 (#1767) |
| Population | 24,935 | 41,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $1,308,809 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $131,669 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 214 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+50.3 |
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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D
63.5 Score
San Bruno, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,308,809
Population
41,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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