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Dale City Area Facts

  • Dale City has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Dale City crime rates are 5% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Dale City is 13% higher than the Virginia average
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Dale City, VA the Only Place to Live User Rating 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

      Birchdale Recreation Center
      Cloverdale Park
      Rollingwood
      John D. Jenkins Neighborhood Park
      Eagle Feather Park
      Eagle Feather Playground
      Heather Glen Park
      Lancaster Park

      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

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dale City? The cost of living in Dale City is 126/100 - which is 13% higher than Virginia.
      Dale City
      126

      26% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dale City? Dale City crime rates are 1,695, which are 5% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,695 per 100k people

      20% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60  

      20% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Dale City? The median income in Dale City is $145,070 which is 49% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $145,07078% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $55,66624% 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 $578,362 - which is 33% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $578,36277% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,50874% 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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