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Compare Lorton to Sterling

This post compares Lorton, Virginia to Sterling, 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 Lorton (CDP) Sterling (CDP)
Population 20,268 30,378
Income (median) $54,776 $48,775
Home Value (median) $406,000 $343,200
White 39% 62%
Black 32% 8%
Asian 17% 12%
With Kids 45% 40%
Age (median) 34 35
Rentals 42% 26%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Lorton or Sterling?
A: Lorton has a smaller population count than Sterling: 20268 compared with 30378 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lorton or in Sterling?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Lorton.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Lorton or Sterling?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Lorton.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Lorton does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 42% for Lorton versus 26% for Sterling.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lorton may include: Lincolnia, Dale-City, and Marumsco.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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