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Compare Petersburg to Fairfax
This post compares Petersburg, Virginia to Fairfax, 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 | Petersburg (city) | Fairfax (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,037 | 23,580 |
| Income (median) | $33,843 | $65,214 |
| Home Value (median) | $112,900 | $501,900 |
| White | 17% | 68% |
| Black | 75% | 4% |
| Asian | 1% | 16% |
| With Kids | 25% | 31% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 39 |
| Rentals | 58% | 30% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Petersburg or Fairfax?
A: Petersburg has a larger population count than Fairfax: 32037 compared with 23580 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Petersburg or in Fairfax?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Petersburg.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Petersburg or Fairfax?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Petersburg.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Petersburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 58% for Petersburg versus 30% for Fairfax.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Petersburg may include: Portsmouth, Danville, and Hampton.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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