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Compare Arlington to Petersburg
This post compares Arlington, Virginia to Petersburg, 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) | Petersburg (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 229,534 | 32,037 |
| Income (median) | $84,802 | $33,843 |
| Home Value (median) | $643,300 | $112,900 |
| White | 71% | 17% |
| Black | 8% | 75% |
| Asian | 10% | 1% |
| With Kids | 22% | 25% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 38 |
| Rentals | 55% | 58% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Arlington or Petersburg?
A: Arlington has a much larger population count than Petersburg: 229534 compared with 32037 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Arlington or in Petersburg?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Arlington.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Arlington or Petersburg?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Arlington.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Petersburg does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 55% for Arlington versus 58% for Petersburg.
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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