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Compare Salem to Virginia Beach
This post compares Salem, 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 | Salem (city) | Virginia Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,521 | 450,057 |
| Income (median) | $42,987 | $46,553 |
| Home Value (median) | $174,000 | $267,300 |
| White | 88% | 67% |
| Black | 7% | 19% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| With Kids | 29% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 41 | 35 |
| Rentals | 34% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Salem or Virginia Beach?
A: Salem has a much smaller population count than Virginia Beach: 25521 compared with 450057 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Salem or in Virginia Beach?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Salem.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Salem or Virginia Beach?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Salem.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Virginia Beach does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 34% for Salem versus 36% for Virginia Beach.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Salem may include: Cave-Spring, Waynesboro, and Staunton.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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