Herndon, VA vs Watertown, 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
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $61,320). Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 26 min). Watertown leads in cost of living index (96 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 24,935 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | R+40.8 |
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
74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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