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Herndon, VA


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Herndon, Virginia

Introduction to Herndon, Virginia

Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax county, is 2 miles W of Reston, Virginia (center to center) and 20 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is included in the Washington metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 21,655 people lived in Herndon.

Herndon History

Herndon was named after Commander William Lewis Herndon, an American naval explorer. He had captained the SS Central America and went down with the ship while trying to save more than 150 passengers and crew members. This area was named after Herndon in 1858. During the 1870s, several soldiers from the North settled down in Herndon with their families. The settlement developed into a center for dairy farming and tourism.

Herndon and nearby Attractions

  • Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum
  • Frying Pan Park
  • Mount Vernon
  • Wolf Trap National Park
  • Washington and Old Dominion Trail
  • Sully Plantation

Things To Do In Herndon

Herndon is a lively town which plays host to several celebrations throughout the year. Some of the unique local celebrations are the Taste of Town, held in the month of April, and the Herndon Festival, held in June. There are free weekly concerts every Friday night during the months of May and August. Herndon also has some historically interesting sites including the Herndon Depot Museum and the Manassas National Battlefield Park.

Herndon Transportation

Washington Dulles International Airport is nearby

Herndon Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are available at George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, and Montgomery College.

High Points

Herndon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyHerndon Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyHerndon Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Herndon Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Herndon College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Herndon Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Herndon Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 15%Herndon People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 18%Herndon Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Herndon, VA

Comparing Herndon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone31
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime76

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