Dale City, VA Economy


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Dale City, VA is a great place to live with lots of amenities and businesses. The cost of living is slightly higher compared to the US average; for instance, 2 bedroom rent is $1,780 in Dale City versus an average of $1,430 elsewhere in the US. Moreover, groceries are slightly more expensive with a Grocery Cost Index of 108 versus 100 in the US. There are several local companies located in Dale City such as Home Depot, Best Buy, Target and Walmart. Other businesses that are popular among locals include restaurants such as Applebee’s Grill & Bar, supermarkets like Kroger and banks like Bank of America. All in all, Dale City has much to offer those looking for an exciting place to live with plenty of services and convenience at reasonable prices.

Dale City has an unemployment rate of 5.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dale City has seen the job market increase by 1.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.8%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dale City
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dale City is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dale City is 5.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Dale City
- The average income of a Dale City resident is $30,830 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dale City resident is $101,082 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDale City, VirginiaUnited States
  5.26
  -5.3%-6.2%
  38.8%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  5.8%4.6%
  $38,712$37,638
  $101,082$69,021
  $109,785$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  9.9%6.8%
  2.1%10.0%
  1.4%2.5%
  11.3%11.0%
  5.6%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  1.6%1.9%
  3.3%4.7%
  2.1%1.9%
  10.8%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  6.3%4.2%
  7.2%9.3%
  11.4%14.0%
  1.7%2.1%
  7.6%7.0%
  5.6%4.8%
  11.4%4.7%
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Over 18 years ago

The area has a more moderate climate than in the mid-west. Not nearly as good as southern California or the West in general, however. There aren't too many days in the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Not just Dale City, but the entire area of Northern Virginia is incredibly crowded. Traffic is a nightmare, affecting quality of life. Don't even want to travel in the  More

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