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Compare Blacksburg to Fairfax
This post compares Blacksburg, 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 | Blacksburg (town) | Fairfax (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,079 | 23,580 |
| Income (median) | $49,020 | $65,214 |
| Home Value (median) | $286,500 | $501,900 |
| White | 78% | 68% |
| Black | 4% | 4% |
| Asian | 12% | 16% |
| With Kids | 16% | 31% |
| Age (median) | 22 | 39 |
| Rentals | 69% | 30% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Blacksburg or Fairfax?
A: Blacksburg has a larger population count than Fairfax: 44079 compared with 23580 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Blacksburg or in Fairfax?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Blacksburg.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Blacksburg or Fairfax?
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 30% for Fairfax.
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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