Living in Dale City
Dale City is a large place in Virginia, United States, home to 65,969 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 7%, #793 of 12,111), climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #1,095 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 10%, #687 of 7,271).
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- The Chesapeake Bay is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Washington, D.C., 39 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 28 min and sets around 22:51; in late June it sets around 2:37.
How Dale City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #3,144 of 11,898 | #115 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #3,402 of 9,771 | #90 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 53 | #2,505 of 8,006 | #110 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #1,601 of 6,237 | #89 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,544 of 9,474 | #93 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #2,761 of 9,474 | #102 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,142 of 10,762 | #98 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #817 of 4,537 | #47 of 121 | Map |
| Young professional | 67 | #1,075 of 4,444 | #53 of 108 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #784 of 3,053 | #43 of 75 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,277 of 7,271 | #97 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #1,755 of 6,227 | #70 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 63 | #1,334 of 3,933 | #48 of 93 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #2,186 of 8,006 | #94 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #5,852 of 12,111 | #137 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #1,196 of 4,114 | #48 of 96 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #687 of 7,271 | #57 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #2,281 of 9,474 | #81 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #10,825 of 18,063 | #326 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 46 | #1,979 of 16,523 | #43 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #12,779 of 18,063 | #322 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #1,808 of 16,523 | #82 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #786 of 21,167 | #60 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #1,095 of 12,111 | #64 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #758 of 6,413 | #32 of 158 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #793 of 12,111 | #65 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #1,665 of 4,750 | #60 of 123 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Potomac Mills 2 km
- Montclair (Virginia) 4 km
- Lake Ridge 6 km
- Dumfries 8 km
- Cherry Hill (Virginia) 8 km
- Triangle 10 km
- Lorton 10 km
- Laurel Hill (Virginia) 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.