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Herndon
Fairfax County, Virginia
Quick Facts:
- Zip Code: 20170, 20171
- Population: 21655
- Avg. Household Income: 72912
- Avg. Commute Time: 27.0 min
- Sales Taxes: 5%
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Description
Herndon lies just east of the Dulles technology corridor and minutes away from the neighborhoods of Sterling and Reston near the Dulles Toll Road and Route 28. Although Herndon brings a lot of new development, it still maintains its Old Dominion feel with its Main Street--which is surrounded by old neighborhoods.
Herndon is very much different from Reston in that it was never a planned community. Neighborhood activities can include biking on the Washington and Old Dominion Bike Trail to the putting green on the Herndon Centennial Golf Course. Popular festivities include the Labor Day Jazz Festival, Mayor's Cup golf tournament, and the Herndon Folk Festival.
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County Description
Fairfax County spans 399 square miles and is ranked as having one of the best school systems, police and fire departments in the Washington DC Metro Area. The area is also home to numerous businesses and companies, including several Fortune 500 companies -- Capital One, Freddie Mac, Nextel, Sallie Mae to name a few.
Housing opportunities are abundant throughout Fairfax County, and apartment communities are no exception. Although many travel by car, many residents also commute to work using the Metro.
Fairfax County's colleges include George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College. The county also boasts several major malls, including Fair Oaks Mall, Springfield Mall, Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria.