Brea, CA vs Herndon, VA

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.

Brea

64.3

#1700 nationally

vs

Herndon

68.4

#1320 nationally

Herndon leads in cost of living index (145 vs 178). Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 31.1 min). Brea leads in crime level (5.8 vs 6.6).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brea, CA Herndon, VA
WhereAtHome Score 64.3 (#1700) 68.4 (#1320)
Population 48,479 24,935
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,134,146 $734,699
Median Household Income $120,226 $133,403
Average Commute 31.1 min 26 min
Walk Score 50 51
Crime Level 5.8 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 178 145
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+35.0