Dale City, VA

Dale City, Virginia

Dale City, Virginia, in Prince William county, is 23 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is part of the Washington metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 55,971 people people live in Dale City.

The People and Families of Dale City

In Dale City, about 60% of adults are married. Homes in Dale City tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Dale City spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Approximately 43% of Dale City is non-white. In the town you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dale City had a median family income of $69,278. Overall, families in Dale City are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Dale City does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($50) in Dale City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Dale City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Dale City, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. The average property tax bill in Dale City is higher than that of most other communities in Virginia.

Commuting

In Dale City, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dale City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Dale City, VA

Comparing Dale City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Dale City Almanac

Dale City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dale City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Dale City residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dale City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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