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Compare Fairfax to Virginia Beach
This post compares Fairfax, Virginia to Virginia Beach, 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) | Virginia Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,580 | 450,057 |
| Income (median) | $65,214 | $46,553 |
| Home Value (median) | $501,900 | $267,300 |
| White | 68% | 67% |
| Black | 4% | 19% |
| Asian | 16% | 6% |
| With Kids | 31% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 35 |
| Rentals | 30% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Fairfax or Virginia Beach?
A: Fairfax has a much smaller population count than Virginia Beach: 23580 compared with 450057 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Fairfax or in Virginia Beach?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Fairfax.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Fairfax or Virginia Beach?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Fairfax.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Virginia Beach does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 30% for Fairfax versus 36% for Virginia Beach.
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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