Herndon, once a rural dairy farm and bedroom community has grown in recent years to be a thriving community of 22,000 residents about 15 miles west of Washington, DC. As Virginia's third largest town, it offers residents a relatively low crime rate, excellent public schools, tree-lined streets, and many lovely older and newer homes for sale. Herndon is a popular place among home buyers wanting to live in the suburbs of the nation's capitol, because of its easy access to major roadways like the Beltway and the Dulles Toll Road.
As part of Fairfax County, Herndon residents send their children to prestigious K-12 public schools that boast high test scores and excellent graduation rates. Most students go on to pursue a college education, and can attend a top-notch college or university close to home: George Mason, George Washington, Georgetown, and American universities are among the various locally-based higher education institutions.
Herndon is densely populated, with mostly medium sized homes of three or four bedrooms. The average home sold for $459,179 in January 2006, but the market is rich in choice, and units can be found for as low as $208,000 and as high as $825,000. Since Herndon was mostly developed after the 1950s, available housing is established. There is also new construction. Some older homes dating back to Herndon's rural days are also available.
The housing market is predominantly single-family homes, but units in complexes, high rise apartments, and row houses can also be found. Most Herndon residents are home-owning families.
Herndon residents, benefit of high quality of life. The community is relatively close to various national parks make it a good place for nature lovers, who are in short driving distance from kayaking, canoeying, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, trekking, and picnicking areas. There are plenty of shopping opportunities, especially at the chic Tysons Corner malls. Dining, recreational activities, and culture also abound.
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Herndon, once a rural dairy farm and bedroom community has grown in recent years to be a thriving community of 22,000 residents about 15 miles west of Washington, DC. As Virginia's third largest town, it offers residents a relatively low crime rate, excellent public schools, tree-lined streets, and many lovely older and newer homes for sale. Herndon is a popular place among home buyers wanting to live in the suburbs of the nation's capitol, because of its easy access to major roadways like the Beltway and the Dulles Toll Road.
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