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Occoquan, VA


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Occoquan, Virginia

Occoquan, Virginia, in Prince William county, is 4 miles NE of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) and 19 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is part of the Washington metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 759 people people live in Occoquan.

The People and Families of Occoquan

In Occoquan, about 44% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Occoquan, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Occoquan had a median family income of $77,420. Overall, families in Occoquan are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Occoquan does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that Occoquan is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($850) in Occoquan than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Occoquan Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Occoquan, about 54% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Occoquan. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in Virginia.

Commuting

In Occoquan, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyOccoquan Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOccoquan Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOccoquan Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOccoquan Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOccoquan College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Occoquan People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Occoquan Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Occoquan Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Occoquan, VA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity108
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
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