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Compare Fairfax to Arlington
This post compares Fairfax, 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 | Fairfax (city) | Arlington (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,580 | 229,534 |
| Income (median) | $65,214 | $84,802 |
| Home Value (median) | $501,900 | $643,300 |
| White | 68% | 71% |
| Black | 4% | 8% |
| Asian | 16% | 10% |
| With Kids | 31% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 34 |
| Rentals | 30% | 55% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Fairfax or Arlington?
A: Fairfax has a much smaller population count than Arlington: 23580 compared with 229534 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Fairfax or in Arlington?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Fairfax.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Fairfax or Arlington?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Fairfax.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Arlington does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 30% for Fairfax versus 55% for Arlington.
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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