Herndon, VA vs Los Banos, CA
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
Los Banos
64.1
#1717 nationally
Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 50.4 min). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $76,164). Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Los Banos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 64.1 (#1717) |
| Population | 24,935 | 48,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $463,701 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $76,164 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 50.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | R+4.4 |
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
64.1 Score
Los Banos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,701
Population
48,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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