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