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Compare Arlington to Virginia Beach
This post compares Arlington, 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 | Arlington (CDP) | Virginia Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 229,534 | 450,057 |
| Income (median) | $84,802 | $46,553 |
| Home Value (median) | $643,300 | $267,300 |
| White | 71% | 67% |
| Black | 8% | 19% |
| Asian | 10% | 6% |
| With Kids | 22% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 35 |
| Rentals | 55% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Arlington or Virginia Beach?
A: Arlington has a smaller population count than Virginia Beach: 229534 compared with 450057 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Arlington or in Virginia Beach?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Arlington.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Arlington or Virginia Beach?
A: Homes tend to be much 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 36% for Virginia Beach.
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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