Herndon, VA vs St. Charles, IL
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
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.6). Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 37). St. Charles leads in cost of living index (118 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 24,935 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+9.4 |
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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73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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