Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
bluberi
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
AMC Potomac Mills
Cinema
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Woodbridge
Cinema
Julie J. Metz Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Bowl America
Bowling Alley
G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (20) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sunny's Seafood Deli
Fast Food
Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Growling Bear Brewing Company
Bar
Hard Times
Bar
Vocelli Pizza
Fast Food
Morgan's Sports Bar & Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Unbowed
Gym
World Gym
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Prince William Senior Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Eagles Pointe Recreation Center
Community Centre
Peace of Mind and Body
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Four Seasons Clubhouse
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Built on Basics
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Dawson Beach Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
The Natural Grocerer
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Seafood
Kabul Halal Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Global Food
Grocery Store
Dale Seafood
Seafood
Vernon & Steve's Crabs
Seafood
Giant
Grocery Store
Barago International Market
Grocery Store
Fresh World
Grocery Store
El Molino
Bakery
Americana Grocery
Grocery Store
Soul Cakes by Tanya
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Shoppers
Grocery Store
Todos Supermarket
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (78) A+
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Playground
Birchdale Recreation Center
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Shops (51) A+
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
CW Price
Clothing
Unknown Name
Mall
Rainbow
Clothing
KD's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Prince William Square
Mall
Sprint
Electronics
Opticians
Optician
VA Runner
Shoes
Long Nails
Beauty
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
Sensational Stylz
Hairdresser
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger
Clothing
J.Crew
Clothing
Shell
Convenience Store
Shyla Nails
Beauty
Nail & Spa
Beauty
Lee's Salon & Barber
Hairdresser
La Azteca Latina
Convenience Store
2Q Nail Bar
Beauty
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Lego
Toys
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Dale City.
Public Transit Stops (60)
Stops & Stations A+
Dale Blvd at Barksdale St
Bus Stop
Dale Blvd at Cloverdale Rd
Bus Stop
Dale Blvd at Cherrydale Dr
Bus Stop
Dale Blvd at Cloverdale Rd
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Darbydale Ave at Dale Blvd
Bus Stop
Dale Blvd at Darbydale Ave
Bus Stop
Darbydale Ave at Del Mar Dr
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
PRTC Transit Center
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Darbydale Ave at Danville Rd
Bus Stop
Darbydale Ave at Danville Rd
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Dale Blvd at N Forestdale Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.2% D+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Dale City is 129/100 - which is 18% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C+

Dale City crime rates are 2,269 per 100k, which is 18% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
1,994 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
275 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in Dale City is $97,185 - which is 47% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$97,185 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Affordable Dentures
Dentist
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Dale City Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
American Braces & Smile Center
Dentist
Kevin Nguyen DDS, PLLC
Dentist
Y Kim Dental Care
Dentist
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Kaiser Permanente Woodbridge Medical Center
Clinic
Potomac Family Dental
Dentist
BriteStars
Dentist
Dr. Michael Morch DDS PC
Dentist
Angel Hands Dentistry
Dentist
Dr. Kwatra & Associates
Dentist
John N. Howell
Dentist
AAA Pediatrics
Doctor
Wegmans Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Hospital
Dalewood Medical Clinic
Clinic
The Potomac Center
Doctor
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Peter Kim
Dentist
Century Medical Building
Doctor
Neibaur Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Dale City home prices are $320,900 - which is 29% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$320,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools B-

The Dale City graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (4) D-
Dale City Elementary
Evangel Christian School
Bel Air Elementary
Holy Family Catholic School
Christ Chapel Academy
Neabsco Elementary
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
Cloverdale School
George M. Hampton Middle
Marumsco Hills Elementary
Woodbridge Middle
Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary
A. Henderson Elementary
Minnieville Elementary
Mary G. Porter Traditional
John D. Jenkins Elementary
Featherstone Elementary
Rippon Middle
Montclair Elementary
R. Dean Kilby Elementary
Victory Christian Preschool & Academy
Leesylvania Elementary
Dale City Christian Church Child Devt Ctr & Academ
Fred M. Lynn Middle
Kerrydale Elementary
High Schools (1) C-
Evangel Christian School
Gar-Field High
Christ Chapel Academy
Freedom High
Potomac High
Woodbridge High
Forest Park High
Middleton Academy
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ratings C

Dale City has an overall rating of 64% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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Dale City Area Facts

  • Dale City has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Dale City crime rates are 18% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Dale City is 18% higher than the Virginia average

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Dale City, VA the Only Place to Live 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 30, 2012) I have lived in Dale City, VA for my entire life and I truly couldn't imagine living anywhere else. It is an incredible place for middle income middle aged individuals and their families. It is an incredible town surrounded with colleges which help to draw an interesting and ecle ...Read More ctic feel to the area. There are plenty of places to eat and hang out with friends which are favorite activities in Dale City, VA.

Locally you will find just about anything that you want or need in the course of daily life but not a lot of extras and fluff. It just isn't necessary in this good down home city. As a matter of fact, I reckon if you are used to big city life then the likes of Dale City, VA probably won't be hectic enough to get your attention but if you are looking for a break from it all then you are likely to appreciate the local feel of this region and the laid back way of the people who reside here.

Dale City, VA is not the most happening place and may not have a lot to do and see but it is a real quaint town and one that makes a nice home and a good place to hang your hat for a few days when you are passing through. In order to truly enjoy Dale City you have to be okay with a slower pace of life. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dale City? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
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      Birchdale Recreation Center
      Unknown Name
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      Entertainment

      AMC Potomac Mills
      Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Woodbridge
      Julie J. Metz Amphitheater
      Bowl America
      G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Sunny's Seafood Deli
      Wayback Burgers
      Popeyes
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Dale City? Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Dale City.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dale City? The cost of living in Dale City is 129/100 - which is 18% higher than Virginia.
      Dale City
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dale City? Dale City crime rates are 2,269, which are 18% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,269 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Dale City? The median income in Dale City is $97,185 which is 47% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $97,18576% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,05124% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Dale City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Woodbridge Chiropractic Clinic
      AAA Pediatrics

      A+ Housing

      What are Dale City home prices? Dale City home prices are $320,900 - which is 29% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $320,90074% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,67376% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      22% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Dale City have good schools? The Dale City graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Dale City a good place to live? Dale City has an overall rating of 64% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      25%

      1 total surveys

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