Living in Dale City, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dale City · Census data 2020–2024
Dale City has 71,016 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $111,994 (20% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $425,500, the median rent is $1,876/month.
Dale City at a glance
- Population
- 71,016
- Median age
- 35.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $111,994State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $425,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,876/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Dale City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dale City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dale City the median home value is $425,500, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,876 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,381 a month in housing costs.
Dale City median household income
The median household income in Dale City is $111,994 and the income per person is $42,331. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Dale City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,031
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.31
Dale City demographics
- Population
- 71,016
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 21,474
- Foreign-born
- 32.7%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dale City ›
Education in Dale City
33.5% of adults 25 and older in Dale City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dale City
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Dale City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale City | 71,016 | $111,994 | $425,500 | $1,876 |
| Montclair | 22,387 | $155,774 | $577,800 | $2,366 |
| Potomac Mills | 5,741 | $104,545 | $582,700 | $1,956 |
| County Center | 3,789 | $152,356 | $588,900 | $1,918 |
| Lake Ridge | 46,049 | $127,154 | $471,200 | $2,033 |
| Independent Hill | 10,853 | $204,886 | $674,300 | $2,295 |
| Leesylvania | 21,632 | $132,524 | $531,500 | $2,289 |
| Woodbridge | 43,945 | $104,741 | $422,400 | $2,101 |
| Occoquan | 910 | $134,323 | $496,500 | $1,880 |
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What is the median household income in Dale City, VA?
The median household income in Dale City is $111,994, 20% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dale City?
The median home value in Dale City is $425,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Dale City?
The median gross rent in Dale City is $1,876 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Dale City, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Dale City?
The median age in Dale City is 35.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Dale City?
The average commute to work in Dale City is 37 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dale City?
The unemployment rate in Dale City is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dale City?
33.5% of adults in Dale City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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