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Compare Fairfax to Harrisonburg
This post compares Fairfax, Virginia to Harrisonburg, 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) | Harrisonburg (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,580 | 53,064 |
| Income (median) | $65,214 | $35,826 |
| Home Value (median) | $501,900 | $196,200 |
| White | 68% | 82% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| Asian | 16% | 4% |
| With Kids | 31% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 24 |
| Rentals | 30% | 61% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Fairfax or Harrisonburg?
A: Fairfax has a much smaller population count than Harrisonburg: 23580 compared with 53064 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Fairfax or in Harrisonburg?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Fairfax.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Fairfax or Harrisonburg?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Fairfax.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Harrisonburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 30% for Fairfax versus 61% for Harrisonburg.
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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