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Compare Sterling to Short Pump
This post compares Sterling, Virginia to Short Pump, 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) | Short Pump (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,378 | 26,624 |
| Income (median) | $48,775 | $77,941 |
| Home Value (median) | $343,200 | $397,800 |
| White | 62% | 69% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| Asian | 12% | 21% |
| With Kids | 40% | 38% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 36 |
| Rentals | 26% | 38% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Sterling or Short Pump?
A: Sterling has a similar population count than Short Pump: 30378 compared with 26624 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Sterling or in Short Pump?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Sterling.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Sterling or Short Pump?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Sterling.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Short Pump does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 26% for Sterling versus 38% for Short Pump.
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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