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Compare Richmond to Virginia Beach
This post compares Richmond, 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 | Richmond (city) | Virginia Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 220,892 | 450,057 |
| Income (median) | $41,882 | $46,553 |
| Home Value (median) | $209,200 | $267,300 |
| White | 44% | 67% |
| Black | 48% | 19% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| With Kids | 22% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 33 | 35 |
| Rentals | 58% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Richmond or Virginia Beach?
A: Richmond has a much smaller population count than Virginia Beach: 220892 compared with 450057 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Richmond or in Virginia Beach?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Richmond.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Richmond or Virginia Beach?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Richmond.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Richmond does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 58% for Richmond versus 36% for Virginia Beach.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Richmond may include: Norfolk, Newport-News, 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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