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Compare Arlington to Fair Oaks

This post compares Arlington, Virginia to Fair Oaks, 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) Fair Oaks (CDP)
Population 229,534 33,789
Income (median) $84,802 $78,979
Home Value (median) $643,300 $452,100
White 71% 57%
Black 8% 9%
Asian 10% 26%
With Kids 22% 30%
Age (median) 34 34
Rentals 55% 53%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Arlington or Fair Oaks?
A: Arlington has a much larger population count than Fair Oaks: 229534 compared with 33789 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Arlington or in Fair Oaks?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Arlington.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Arlington or Fair Oaks?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Arlington.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Arlington does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 55% for Arlington versus 53% for Fair Oaks.

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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