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Compare Virginia Beach to Alexandria
This post compares Virginia Beach, Virginia to Alexandria, 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 | Virginia Beach (city) | Alexandria (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 450,057 | 154,710 |
| Income (median) | $46,553 | $70,934 |
| Home Value (median) | $267,300 | $537,900 |
| White | 67% | 62% |
| Black | 19% | 22% |
| Asian | 6% | 6% |
| With Kids | 35% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 36 |
| Rentals | 36% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Virginia Beach or Alexandria?
A: Virginia Beach has a larger population count than Alexandria: 450057 compared with 154710 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Virginia Beach or in Alexandria?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Virginia Beach.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Virginia Beach or Alexandria?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Virginia Beach.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Alexandria does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Virginia Beach versus 56% for Alexandria.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Virginia Beach may include: Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Newport-News.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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