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Compare Arlington to Fairfax
This post compares Arlington, 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 | Arlington (CDP) | Fairfax (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 229,534 | 23,580 |
| Income (median) | $84,802 | $65,214 |
| Home Value (median) | $643,300 | $501,900 |
| White | 71% | 68% |
| Black | 8% | 4% |
| Asian | 10% | 16% |
| With Kids | 22% | 31% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 39 |
| Rentals | 55% | 30% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Arlington or Fairfax?
A: Arlington has a much larger population count than Fairfax: 229534 compared with 23580 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Arlington or in Fairfax?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Arlington.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Arlington or Fairfax?
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 differs quite a bit: 55% for Arlington versus 30% for Fairfax.
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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