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Compare Fairfax to Chester
This post compares Fairfax, Virginia to Chester, 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) | Chester (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,580 | 21,957 |
| Income (median) | $65,214 | $47,705 |
| Home Value (median) | $501,900 | $207,600 |
| White | 68% | 71% |
| Black | 4% | 19% |
| Asian | 16% | 1% |
| With Kids | 31% | 33% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 39 |
| Rentals | 30% | 29% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Fairfax or Chester?
A: Fairfax has a similar population count than Chester: 23580 compared with 21957 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Fairfax or in Chester?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Fairfax.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Fairfax or Chester?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Fairfax.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Fairfax does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 30% for Fairfax versus 29% for Chester.
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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