Herndon, VA vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 33 min). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $105,534). Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 24,935 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | R+2.1 |
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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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