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Arlington, MA vs Oakton, VA

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Highlights
Are people in Oakton older or younger than people in Arlington?
- The Median Age in Oakton is 1.0 years younger than in Arlington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oakton or Arlington?
- Oakton housing costs are 4.4% more expensive than Arlington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oakton or Arlington?
- The average commute for residents of Oakton is 1.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Arlington.

Things to do in Arlington?
Arlington, Massachusetts stands out for its mix of history and modern landmarks like Mystic River Bicycle paths or Spy Pond Park.

Things to do in Oakton?
Oakton, Virginia is situated in Fairfax county providing visitors leisure areas such as Colvin Run Mill while also having employment opportunities at Leidos Health Solutions plus entertainment opportunities at Angelika Film Center

 Arlington, MAOakton, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,675329,725,481
 Median Income$125,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$904,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.33  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Oakton    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Oakton is a good place to live, though house prices are high.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great place to live as Fairfax county allows archery hunting on any size acreage. Plenty of whitetail deer roaming about eating your shrubs make tasty treats. Whitetail  More

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Over 17 years ago

The schools are top notch, and there is so much to do in DC, only 20 miles  More

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