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Compare Fairfax to Norfolk
This post compares Fairfax, Virginia to Norfolk, 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) | Norfolk (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,580 | 245,752 |
| Income (median) | $65,214 | $35,480 |
| Home Value (median) | $501,900 | $194,800 |
| White | 68% | 47% |
| Black | 4% | 42% |
| Asian | 16% | 3% |
| With Kids | 31% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 30 |
| Rentals | 30% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Fairfax or Norfolk?
A: Fairfax has a much smaller population count than Norfolk: 23580 compared with 245752 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Fairfax or in Norfolk?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Fairfax.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Fairfax or Norfolk?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Fairfax.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Norfolk does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 30% for Fairfax versus 56% for Norfolk.
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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