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Compare Sterling to Blacksburg
This post compares Sterling, Virginia to Blacksburg, 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 | Sterling (CDP) | Blacksburg (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,378 | 44,079 |
| Income (median) | $48,775 | $49,020 |
| Home Value (median) | $343,200 | $286,500 |
| White | 62% | 78% |
| Black | 8% | 4% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| With Kids | 40% | 16% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 22 |
| Rentals | 26% | 69% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Sterling or Blacksburg?
A: Sterling has a smaller population count than Blacksburg: 30378 compared with 44079 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Sterling or in Blacksburg?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Sterling.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Sterling or Blacksburg?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Sterling.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Blacksburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 26% for Sterling versus 69% for Blacksburg.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Sterling may include: Manassas, Herndon, and Lake-Ridge.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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