Clovis, NM 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.
Clovis
78.1
#195 nationally
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in crime level (6.6 vs 23.7). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $52,983). Clovis leads in cost of living index (92 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clovis, NM | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#195) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 37,612 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $163,292 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $52,983 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 23.7 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.6 | D+35.0 |
C+
78.1 Score
Clovis, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$163,292
Population
37,612
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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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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