At a Glance
Median Income
$113,245
$42,570 per capita
Home Value
$400,100
Zillow: $590,557
Median Rent
$1,868/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
2,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Dale City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dale City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dale City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dale City residents earn a median household income of $113,245 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,570. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,632 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dale City is $400,100 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $590,557. Median rent is $1,868/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Dale City reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,283/100K.
Education
33.0% of adults in Dale City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dale City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population72,793
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density5,115/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,245
Per Capita$42,570
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,239
Housing
A+
Home Value$400,100
Rent$1,868
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$590,557
Housing Units22,267
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property2,283/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,613/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation289 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute38 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Dale City was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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