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