Herndon, VA vs Temple City, 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
Temple City
61.6
#1902 nationally
Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $95,263). Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 32.6 min). Herndon leads in cost of living index (145 vs 180).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Temple City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 61.6 (#1902) |
| Population | 24,935 | 34,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $1,092,483 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $95,263 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 180 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
Temple City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,092,483
Population
34,854
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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