Herndon is a small town of 359 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $59,453
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Herndon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Herndon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Herndon city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.7
Herndon's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Herndon costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Herndon, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$692
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,453
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Herndon's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
81.5 /100k
Property Crime
412.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Herndon is served primarily by Line Mountain SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Herndon, PA
National Avg
School District
Line Mountain SD
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Herndon sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.0 inches of snow per year.
Herndon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Herndon roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,300 and median rent is $692/month.
Herndon's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 412.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Herndon are operated by Line Mountain SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Herndon, PA has a population of 359, a median household income of $59,453, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Herndon averages 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches
with about 29.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Herndon, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17830.
The population of Herndon, Pennsylvania is 359 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Herndon: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $109,300, median household income $59,453, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Herndon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
