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Herndon, VA

Founded 1858Fairfax CountyElev. 112 m
Population
24,529
Median home
$568,700
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Herndon

With about 24,529 residents, Herndon is one of Virginia's notable places. Herndon was founded in 1858 and sits in Fairfax County. The median age is 35.7 and the median household income is $141,418. Homes carry a median value of $568,700, and about 63% of residents own where they live. Around 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,529
Median age
35.7
Median household income
$141,418
Per-capita income
$56,264
Poverty rate
9.4%
High-school grad or higher
83.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
27.9 min
Work from home
19.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White32.9%
Hispanic or Latino38.9%
Black8%
Asian15%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50.3%
Sales & office17.4%
Service16.9%
Production, transportation & material moving8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$568,700
Median gross rent
$2,147/mo
Owner-occupied
62.7%
Median year built
1983
Households
7,815
Avg. household size
3.14

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Herndon has 14 public schools — 11 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading79%
Math82%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

HERNDON HIGHHighGrades 9–12
CARSON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
HERNDON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
Clearview ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Coates ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Crossfield ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Dranesville ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Floris ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Fox Mill ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Herndon ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Hutchison ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
McNair ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–2
McNair Upper ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–6
Oak Hill ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime44% below national
Herndon217
Virginia243
United States386
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime27% below national
Herndon1,431
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↑ 31% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Herndon Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Herndon.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Fairfax County
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Herndon is in Fairfax County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Herndon was founded in 1858 and sits in Fairfax County. Elevation ~112 m.

Map of Herndon
Herndon, VA
Where Herndon is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Herndon DepotMerrybrook
Notable people from Herndon
Sean ParkerMarlo SweatmanRonnie DoveDon HandfieldWesley L. FoxJoe SnivelyAmaka Agugua-Hamilton
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Nearby cities
Fairfax (9 mi)Vienna (9 mi)Leesburg (13 mi)Falls Church (13 mi)Manassas Park (14 mi)Manassas (16 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Herndon, VA (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Herndon, Virginia.

Paul Eugene Lewis, 81ABSCONDER
Herndon · Fairfax County County · 20170
Jessie Andrew James, 49
Herndon · Davie County · 20170
AKA Jessie James
Michael Sean Garcia, 36ABSCONDER
Herndon · Fairfax County County · 20170
AKA Michael Shawn Garcia, Michael Garcia

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Herndon — frequently asked

What is the population of Herndon, Virginia?
Herndon has a population of about 24,529, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Herndon?
The median home value in Herndon is $568,700, and the median gross rent is $2,147/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Herndon safe? What is the crime rate?
Herndon Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 217 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Herndon face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fairfax County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, hail.
How many schools are in Herndon?
Herndon has 14 public schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Herndon?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Herndon. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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