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Compare Sterling to Lorton

This post compares Sterling, Virginia to Lorton, 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) Lorton (CDP)
Population 30,378 20,268
Income (median) $48,775 $54,776
Home Value (median) $343,200 $406,000
White 62% 39%
Black 8% 32%
Asian 12% 17%
With Kids 40% 45%
Age (median) 35 34
Rentals 26% 42%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Sterling or Lorton?
A: Sterling has a larger population count than Lorton: 30378 compared with 20268 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Sterling or in Lorton?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Sterling.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Sterling or Lorton?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Sterling.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Lorton does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 26% for Sterling versus 42% for Lorton.

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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