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Compare Sterling to Virginia Beach
This post compares Sterling, 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 | Sterling (CDP) | Virginia Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,378 | 450,057 |
| Income (median) | $48,775 | $46,553 |
| Home Value (median) | $343,200 | $267,300 |
| White | 62% | 67% |
| Black | 8% | 19% |
| Asian | 12% | 6% |
| With Kids | 40% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 35 |
| Rentals | 26% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Sterling or Virginia Beach?
A: Sterling has a much smaller population count than Virginia Beach: 30378 compared with 450057 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Sterling or in Virginia Beach?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Sterling.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Sterling or Virginia Beach?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Sterling.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Virginia Beach does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 26% for Sterling versus 36% for Virginia Beach.
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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