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Cost of living in Dale City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dale City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dale City is 128 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dale City is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Dale City is $457,400.
The median income in Dale City is $111,994.
Dale City's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dale City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dale City | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 176 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dale City, VA Weather
The average high in Dale City is 66.4° and the average low is 45.2°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.6 inches of precipitation each year with 16.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dale City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 16.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Dale City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dale City
The current population in Dale City is 71,016. The population has increased 11.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71,016 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 72,793 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 73,928 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 73,716 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 72,062 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 72,627 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 73,545 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 73,279 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 73,384 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 72,130 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 70,381 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 67,562 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 66,593 | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 64,228 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 63,625 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dale City
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Dale City is:
23.4% White with 16,618 White residents.
23.2% African American with 16,497 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 21 American Indian residents.
11.9% Asian with 8,435 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 228 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 562 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 4,644 Two Or More residents.
33.8% Hispanic with 24,011 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dale City | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.4% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 23.2% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.9% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 33.8% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dale City
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Dale City is 50.8% female with 36,107 female residents.
Dale City is 49.2% male with 34,909 male residents.
| Gender | Dale City | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dale City for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Dale City completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Dale City completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Dale City completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Dale City completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Dale City completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Dale City completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Dale City completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Dale City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Dale City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dale City | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dale City, Virginia
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2.7% of households in Dale City earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Dale City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.8% of households in Dale City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Dale City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.4% of households in Dale City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.8% of households in Dale City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.1% of households in Dale City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.0% of households in Dale City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.0% of households in Dale City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.2% of households in Dale City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dale City | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.8% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.1% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.0% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.2% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
