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    City vs city

    Oakton, VA vs Alexandria, VA

    OaktonAlexandria
    Population36,776156,788
    Population growth (1 yr)0.7%-0.5%
    Median home value$776,700$696,800
    Median rent$2,333$2,031
    Household income$163,662$113,638
    Unemployment2.4%3.4%
    Bachelor's degree+35%31%
    State crime /100k1,6041,604

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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