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Compare Roanoke to Arlington
This post compares Roanoke, Virginia to Arlington, 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 | Roanoke (city) | Arlington (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,572 | 229,534 |
| Income (median) | $36,256 | $84,802 |
| Home Value (median) | $133,700 | $643,300 |
| White | 62% | 71% |
| Black | 28% | 8% |
| Asian | 2% | 10% |
| With Kids | 26% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 34 |
| Rentals | 48% | 55% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Roanoke or Arlington?
A: Roanoke has a much smaller population count than Arlington: 99572 compared with 229534 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Roanoke or in Arlington?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Roanoke.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Roanoke or Arlington?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Roanoke.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Arlington does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 48% for Roanoke versus 55% for Arlington.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Roanoke may include: Hopewell, Danville, and Waynesboro.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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