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Compare Alexandria to Fairfax
This post compares Alexandria, Virginia to Fairfax, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Alexandria (city) | Fairfax (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 154,710 | 23,580 |
| Income (median) | $70,934 | $65,214 |
| Home Value (median) | $537,900 | $501,900 |
| White | 62% | 68% |
| Black | 22% | 4% |
| Asian | 6% | 16% |
| With Kids | 22% | 31% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 39 |
| Rentals | 56% | 30% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Alexandria or Fairfax?
A: Alexandria has a much larger population count than Fairfax: 154710 compared with 23580 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alexandria or in Fairfax?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Alexandria.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Alexandria or Fairfax?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Alexandria.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Alexandria does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 56% for Alexandria versus 30% for Fairfax.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Alexandria may include: Arlington, Reston, and Baileys-Crossroads.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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