Herndon, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Herndon, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Income Above average
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Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Herndon | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,312 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5662.7 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.12% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.3 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,673 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Herndon grew by 11.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,312 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Herndon is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 27.6% of residents. That is 5.2 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,177 21.3% on par
- Millennials 29–44 6,714 27.6% +5.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,953 20.4% on par
- Boomers 61–79 2,742 11.3% -5.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.3% of the people living in Herndon and men 51.7%.
- Women 48.3% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 51.7% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Herndon has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Herndon | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $149,517 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.51% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Herndon is about 60% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Herndon | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $275,045 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,258 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.3% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Herndon is about 10.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,258 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Herndon spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 195 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Herndon | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.5 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.9 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 195 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,058 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,057 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,903 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Herndon is about the same as in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Herndon has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Herndon | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.0% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.17 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Herndon has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Herndon | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.2% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Herndon, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Herndon, VA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herndon, VA | 24,312 | $149,517 #1/3 | $275,045 #3/3 | 23.5 min #3/3 |
| McNair, VA | 22,856 | $124,122 | $449,999 | 20.5 min |
| Sterling, VA | 31,188 | $126,633 | $372,229 | 21.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Herndon, Virginia.
What is the population of Herndon, Virginia?
About 24,312 people live in Herndon, Virginia, in 7,673 households of 3.2 people on average. The median age is 35.3, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Herndon, Virginia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Herndon, Virginia has 5,663 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 66 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Herndon, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.8 times the median household income ($275,045 against $149,517), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $2,258 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Herndon, Virginia?
Unemployment in Herndon, Virginia is only 4.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Herndon, Virginia?
48.0% of adults in Herndon, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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