Herndon, VA vs Pleasant Hill, 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
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Herndon leads in cost of living index (145 vs 191). Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 32.3 min). Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 24,935 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+38.0 |
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
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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