Herndon, VA vs Sherman, TX
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
Sherman
74.8
#556 nationally
Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $58,020). Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 29). Sherman leads in cost of living index (92 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Sherman, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 74.8 (#556) |
| Population | 24,935 | 47,473 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $255,418 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $58,020 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | R+54.3 |
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
View Herndon, VA →
C
74.8 Score
Sherman, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$255,418
Population
47,473
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
View Sherman, TX →