Herndon, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 23,003 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Basic |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Herndon is west-northwest of Washington, D.C.
Cultural Attractions
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum in nearby Chantilly features a museum store and IMAX theater, in addition to its aviation and space artifacts.
Recreation
Nine parks, a golf course, a bike trail, and a community center are some of the amenities offered by the city.
Historical
The city was named after Capt. William Lewis Herndon, a Virginian who helped many passengers to safety before sinking with his ship in a storm in 1857.
Economy
Herndon’s economy depends largely on its proximity to Dulles International Airport.
| Median home price [details] | $210,000 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $242,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 1,003 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 20 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $5,057 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 130 |
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