Herndon, Virginia · ZIP 20170

Herndon — ZIP 20170

Herndon (20170) scores 51/100 — Fair for Herndon. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $712K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage.

School index35/100

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index29/100

Typical home value$712K

Median rent$2,413/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$712K

Median Rent

$2,413/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 14 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

18,157

Violent Crime

1,342

Property Crime

16,815

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Fairfax County, Virginia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Herndon High	09–12	2,261	Not reported	Not reported
Hutchison Elementary	PK–06	970	Not reported	Not reported
Herndon Middle	07–08	895	Not reported	Not reported
Herndon Elementary	PK–06	792	Not reported	Not reported
Dranesville Elementary	PK–06	610	Not reported	Not reported
Clearview Elementary	PK–06	580	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: state proficiency isn't reported for the schools in this ZIP, so the Schools score uses nearby or county data where available and otherwise grade-band coverage.

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Demographics

Population

43,372

Median Income

$159K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

35.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20170 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 20170 has a school score of 35/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 20170 is approximately $712K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 20170 in Herndon has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.