Fremont, 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.
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in cost of living index (145 vs 185). Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 32.4 min). Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fremont, CA | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1497) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 230,504 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,471,931 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $155,342 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.6 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+35.0 |
D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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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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