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Compare Alexandria to Virginia Beach
This post compares Alexandria, Virginia to Virginia Beach, 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) | Virginia Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 154,710 | 450,057 |
| Income (median) | $70,934 | $46,553 |
| Home Value (median) | $537,900 | $267,300 |
| White | 62% | 67% |
| Black | 22% | 19% |
| Asian | 6% | 6% |
| With Kids | 22% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 35 |
| Rentals | 56% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Alexandria or Virginia Beach?
A: Alexandria has a much smaller population count than Virginia Beach: 154710 compared with 450057 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alexandria or in Virginia Beach?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Alexandria.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Alexandria or Virginia Beach?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive 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 36% for Virginia Beach.
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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