About Herndon
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6/6/2009
We actually live south of Herndon in Oak Hill (Zip Code 20171). The Town of Herndon is incorporated, Oak Hill is not. Herndon is a nice enough city with an historic area that includes an old depot. The W&OD biking trail runs through it, so if you are a biker it is a good place to live since the trail is easy to get on and goes for more than fifty miles, plus you are in the middle of the trail, so you can go to either end of the trail equally.
Herndon is becoming more Hispanic but is a nice place to live, with many older houses. It is convenient to the whole Washington metropolitan area and right next to Washington Dulles Airport, which makes it very convenient if you are a frequent traveler.
If you like the arts, you will find ready access to Washington D.C. a benefit, but there are also cultural opportunities in Northern Virginia, including George Mason University's Center for the Performing Arts.
Traffic is a big problem in Northern Virginia. It pays to avoid rush hour.
There are a ton of doctors nearby in Reston, and great hospitals in Fairfax County so it is a great place if you need specialized care.
There are several retirement communities in and around Herndon.
Herndon is probably pricey though, but it depends on where you come from. Single family homes average $350K on the low end to $600K or more on the high end.
Overall a pretty nice place to live!
Mark | McNair, VA