Concord, NC 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.
Concord
70.7
#1070 nationally
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 18). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $83,480). Concord leads in crime level (4.4 vs 6.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 110,119 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+35.0 |
C-
70.7 Score
Concord, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$384,654
Population
110,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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