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Compare Fairfax to Roanoke
This post compares Fairfax, Virginia to Roanoke, 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) | Roanoke (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,580 | 99,572 |
| Income (median) | $65,214 | $36,256 |
| Home Value (median) | $501,900 | $133,700 |
| White | 68% | 62% |
| Black | 4% | 28% |
| Asian | 16% | 2% |
| With Kids | 31% | 26% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 38 |
| Rentals | 30% | 48% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Fairfax or Roanoke?
A: Fairfax has a much smaller population count than Roanoke: 23580 compared with 99572 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Fairfax or in Roanoke?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Fairfax.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Fairfax or Roanoke?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Fairfax.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Roanoke does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 30% for Fairfax versus 48% for Roanoke.
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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