Herndon, VA vs Sioux Falls, SD
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
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 145). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 24,935 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | R+12.7 |
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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C
75.5 Score
Sioux Falls, SD
Rising star of the Northern Plains
Median Home
$336,110
Population
205,992
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Midwest
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