Herndon, VA vs Shafter, 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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $66,418). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 145). Shafter leads in average commute (22 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 24,935 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| 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 | R+21.1 |
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-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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