Herndon, VA vs Watertown, WI

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

vs

Watertown

73.9

#667 nationally

Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $67,189). Watertown leads in cost of living index (95 vs 145). Watertown leads in crime level (5.2 vs 6.6).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Herndon, VA Watertown, WI
WhereAtHome Score 68.4 (#1320) 73.9 (#667)
Population 24,935 22,692
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $734,699 $333,129
Median Household Income $133,403 $67,189
Average Commute 26 min 24.2 min
Walk Score 51 41
Crime Level 6.6 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 145 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+35.0 R+16.4