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ZIP 20171: Herndon, VA at a Glance

Fairfax County

People & Housing

City

Population

51,081

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Mixed

Median Age

36.1 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Affluent

Median Household Income

$155,357

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Very Expensive

Median Home Value

$731,500

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Pricey

Median Rent

$2,205 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Mixed Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.7%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

Highly Educated

Bachelor's or Higher

72.9%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Normal Commute

Mean Commute

27 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety

Low

Violent Crime Rate

1.2 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Property Crime Rate

11.3 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Overall Crime Rate

18.4 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Fairfax County Police Department. Last 12 months (2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Nearby

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Founding Farmers Reston Station

4.4(6,125 reviews)· $$

American

1904 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190, USA

Must Visit

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

4.7(4,292 reviews)· $$

American

14333 Newbrook Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3(3,887 reviews)· $$

American

23030 Indian Creek Dr, Sterling, VA 20166, USA

Texas Roadhouse

4.4(3,613 reviews)· $$

American

4993 Westone Plz, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA

The Cheesecake Factory

4.3(3,533 reviews)· $$

American

11778 U Fair Oaks, Fairfax, VA 22033, USA

Ted's Bulletin - Reston

4.5(3,510 reviews)· $$

American

11948 Market St, Reston, VA 20190, USA

Schools Nearby

28elementary30middle5highwithin 5 miles · 39 public · 30 private

Fox Mill Elementary

Public

Middle· 0.6 mi away

Grades PK to 06

2611 Viking Dr, Herndon, VA, 20171

Oak Hill Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.2 mi away

Grades PK to 06

3210 Kinross Circle, Herndon, VA, 20171

AL FATIH ACADEMY

Private

Elementary· 1.3 mi away

· Other religious· 153 students

12300 PINECREST RD, RESTON, VA, 20191

Floris Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.4 mi away

Grades PK to 06

2708 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA, 20171

Carson Middle

Public

Middle· 1.4 mi away

Grades 07 to 08

13618 McLearen Road, Herndon, VA, 20171

NYSMITH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED

Private

Elementary· 1.5 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 510 students

13625 EDS DR, HERNDON, VA, 20171

KING ABDULLAH ACADEMY

Private

Other· 1.6 mi away

· Other religious· 739 students

2949 EDUCATION DR, HERNDON, VA, 20171

McNair Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.6 mi away

Grades PK to 02

2499 Thomas Jefferson Dr., Herndon, VA, 20171

McNair Upper Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.6 mi away

Grades 03 to 06

2410 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA, 20171

Dogwood Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.7 mi away

Grades PK to 06

12300 Glade Dr, Reston, VA, 20191

BERTHOLD ACADEMY FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED

Private

Other· 1.7 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 27 students

2487 MCNAIR FARMS DR, HERNDON, VA, 20171

Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences

Public

Middle· 1.7 mi away

Grades PK to 06

2401 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA, 20191

Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality

Clean Air

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Clean

PM2.5

7.4 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Clean

PM10

8.8 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Low Ozone

Ozone

58 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

6.1 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

130 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate (3-yr avg)

Hot

Summer Avg High

86.6°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

31.1°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Comfortable

Annual Rainfall

35.7"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Some Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

67.3°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

49.3°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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