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Compare Arlington to Blacksburg
This post compares Arlington, Virginia to Blacksburg, 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 | Arlington (CDP) | Blacksburg (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 229,534 | 44,079 |
| Income (median) | $84,802 | $49,020 |
| Home Value (median) | $643,300 | $286,500 |
| White | 71% | 78% |
| Black | 8% | 4% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| With Kids | 22% | 16% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 22 |
| Rentals | 55% | 69% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Arlington or Blacksburg?
A: Arlington has a much larger population count than Blacksburg: 229534 compared with 44079 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Arlington or in Blacksburg?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Arlington.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Arlington or Blacksburg?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Arlington.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Blacksburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 55% for Arlington versus 69% for Blacksburg.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Arlington may include: Alexandria, Reston, and Oakton.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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