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Compare Chester to Arlington
This post compares Chester, 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 | Chester (CDP) | Arlington (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,957 | 229,534 |
| Income (median) | $47,705 | $84,802 |
| Home Value (median) | $207,600 | $643,300 |
| White | 71% | 71% |
| Black | 19% | 8% |
| Asian | 1% | 10% |
| With Kids | 33% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 34 |
| Rentals | 29% | 55% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Chester or Arlington?
A: Chester has a much smaller population count than Arlington: 21957 compared with 229534 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Chester or in Arlington?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Chester.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Chester or Arlington?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Chester.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Arlington does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for Chester versus 55% for Arlington.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Chester may include: Tuckahoe, Waynesboro, and Mechanicsville.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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