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Compare Virginia Beach to Petersburg
This post compares Virginia Beach, Virginia to Petersburg, 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) | Petersburg (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 450,057 | 32,037 |
| Income (median) | $46,553 | $33,843 |
| Home Value (median) | $267,300 | $112,900 |
| White | 67% | 17% |
| Black | 19% | 75% |
| Asian | 6% | 1% |
| With Kids | 35% | 25% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 38 |
| Rentals | 36% | 58% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Virginia Beach or Petersburg?
A: Virginia Beach has a much larger population count than Petersburg: 450057 compared with 32037 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Virginia Beach or in Petersburg?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Virginia Beach.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Virginia Beach or Petersburg?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Virginia Beach.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Petersburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Virginia Beach versus 58% for Petersburg.
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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