Herndon, VA vs Westminster, CO
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
Westminster
67.3
#1447 nationally
Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $90,651). Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 35). Herndon leads in crime level (6.6 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 67.3 (#1447) |
| Population | 24,935 | 114,875 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $521,100 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $90,651 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+9.0 |
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+
67.3 Score
Westminster, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$521,100
Population
114,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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