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Compare Fairfax to Alexandria
This post compares Fairfax, Virginia to Alexandria, 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 | Fairfax (city) | Alexandria (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,580 | 154,710 |
| Income (median) | $65,214 | $70,934 |
| Home Value (median) | $501,900 | $537,900 |
| White | 68% | 62% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| Asian | 16% | 6% |
| With Kids | 31% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 36 |
| Rentals | 30% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Fairfax or Alexandria?
A: Fairfax has a much smaller population count than Alexandria: 23580 compared with 154710 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Fairfax or in Alexandria?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Fairfax.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Fairfax or Alexandria?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Fairfax.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Alexandria does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 30% for Fairfax versus 56% for Alexandria.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Fairfax may include: West-Falls-Church, West-Springfield, 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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