Herndon, VA vs Somerville, MA
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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 51). Herndon leads in cost of living index (145 vs 185). Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 24,935 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+39.5 |
D+
68.4 Score
Herndon, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$734,699
Population
24,935
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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