salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,920 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 147 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Herndon?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Herndon
| Size | Herndon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,224 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,852 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,321 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,826 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,176 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Herndon overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Herndon, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Herndon
Life in Herndon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Herndon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,609 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $599,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Herndon, VA?
Renting in Herndon costs a median of about $2,548 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Herndon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,920 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Herndon cheap or expensive?
Herndon is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.2% of the typical household income of $159,618. It ranks 147th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Herndon?
The median homeowner in Herndon pays $6,680 a year in property taxes, about 1.12% of the median home value.
Is Herndon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Herndon?
The median home value in Herndon is $599,100, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
24,672 people live in Herndon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.