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Moving to Herndon, VA
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About Herndon
Herndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Located in Northern Virginia, it is part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Home prices in Herndon
The median list in Herndon is $695,000.
Top places in Herndon
- Downtown Herndon / Elden Street — small-town Main Street with the historic depot.
- Herndon Depot Museum — railroad museum in the 1857 depot.
- W&OD Trail — 45-mile rail-trail running through town.
- Frying Pan Farm Park — working 1920s farm park just west of town.
Commuting from Herndon
- Metro Silver Line at Herndon station — ~45–55 minutes to Metro Center.
- Route 28, the Dulles Toll Road (267), and the W&OD Trail serve the town.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 35–50 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Herndon
Public schools: Fairfax County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Herndon FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Herndon, VA?
The median list in Herndon is $695,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Herndon, VA?
Metro Silver Line at Herndon station — ~45–55 minutes to Metro Center. - Which school district serves Herndon, VA?
Herndon is served by Fairfax County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.