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In Dale City, unemployment is 6.2% (2024).

Dale City's population was 72,088 at the end of 2020. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Dale City reached 6.22%. A foreign population count of 23,207 was recorded at the end of 2024.

Last checked 2026-10-0724 sources

Population72,088people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median gross salary3,922EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables
Median rent1,733EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records
Unemployment rate6.22%country median 4.6% — 36% aboveOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Recorded crime3,732incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Crime Rate by Jurisdiction (per 100,000)
PM2.5, annual mean6.79µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData

Higher unemployment than 74% of American cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 90% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Dale City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Dale City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Dale City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet15Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan16Official · national market
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,745 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,733 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records2Official

Is Dale City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker29%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 19–39%
Skilled employee38%strong on work, weak on education · range 29–47%
Student34%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 23–45%
Family48%strong on family, weak on education · range 37–59%
Retirement33%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 20–46%

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Dale City?

The median gross salary is about 3,922 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Dale City?

The unemployment rate is about 6.2 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.22 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Dale City is 6.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,922 EUR/month31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official
Unemployment rate6.22 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official

What does a salary buy in Dale City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Dale City median gross pay: €3,922 (2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables, 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€1,234of €3,061 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,061
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,745
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,234
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Dale City Salary needed to live in Dale City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Dale City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Dale City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents102.6 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release4Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Dale City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

How safe is Dale City?

Police recorded about 3,732 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime Rate by Jurisdiction (per 100,000)6

Recorded crime across major citiesDale City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Dale City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,732 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Crime Rate by Jurisdiction (per 100,000)6Official · county

Mobility and administration

Dale City's nearest airport was DCA, 34 km away and offered 91 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport91 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights8Official
Distance to the nearest major airport34 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)DCA3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Dale City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Dale City.

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Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 6.8 µg/m³. Monthly mean temperatures were 2.6°C in January and 26.3°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Dale City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.79 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData14
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Dale City is 6.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.79 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData14Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.11 · Feb 9.06 · Mar 13.5 · Apr 19.89 · May 24.17 · Jun 28.72 · Jul 31.11 · Aug 30.06 · Sep 26.39 · Oct 20.44 · Nov 14.33 · Dec 9.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information7Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.06 · Feb -0.889 · Mar 2.83 · Apr 8.39 · May 13.78 · Jun 18.83 · Jul 21.5 · Aug 20.56 · Sep 16.72 · Oct 9.83 · Nov 4.06 · Dec 0.111 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information7Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.56 · Feb 4.11 · Mar 8.17 · Apr 14.17 · May 18.94 · Jun 23.78 · Jul 26.28 · Aug 25.33 · Sep 21.56 · Oct 15.11 · Nov 9.22 · Dec 4.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information7Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 67.56 · Feb 59.94 · Mar 90.93 · Apr 80.26 · May 92.2 · Jun 89.66 · Jul 117.9 · Aug 107.7 · Sep 87.12 · Oct 84.58 · Nov 79.76 · Dec 84.58 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information7Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading18.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)14Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, annual mean6.75 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)14Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±1.4 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.0 °C, Werl (Germany) ±4.4 °C, Lyon (France) ±2.2 °C, Villeurbanne (France) ±2.2 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±4.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Dale City's total area was 36.9 km² at the end of 2025. Dale City had a population density of 1,784.6 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Dale City?

The published population was 72,088 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 202013

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area36.86 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)10Official
Foreign-resident share35.28 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents23,207 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Population density1,785 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Population72,088 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 202013Official

Alternatives for people set on Dale City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

McLean as a Dale City alternative in the same region

34 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €10,418 McLean vs €3,922 Dale City+166%
  • Unemployment: 2.3% McLean vs 6.2% Dale City−64%
  • Foreign residents: 25.0% McLean vs 35.3% Dale City−29%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,349 McLean vs 3,732 Dale City−10%
  • Residents: 50,773 McLean vs 72,088 Dale City−30%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³ McLean vs 6.8 µg/m³ Dale City−4%
Full comparisonMore about McLean

St. Charles as a Dale City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1142 km, better on 1 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, city and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 2.9% St. Charles vs 6.2% Dale City−53%
  • Foreign residents: 6.2% St. Charles vs 35.3% Dale City−82%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,948 (2024) St. Charles vs €3,922 (2020) Dale Cityno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,022 (2024) St. Charles vs 3,732 (2025) Dale Cityno percentage
Full comparisonMore about St. Charles

Cities near Dale City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Potomac Mills 3.5 km away
Rent
1,807 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,020 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Lake Ridge 5.3 km away
Rent
1,878 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,803 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Independent Hill 8.4 km away
Rent
2,120 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
6,212 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Cherry Hill 9.0 km away
Rent
1,784 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,650 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Laurel Hill 10.6 km away
Rent
2,229 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
6,439 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Triangle 10.9 km away
Rent
1,436 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,802 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Lorton 11.3 km away
Rent
2,354 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
5,111 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Dothan72,060 residentsSt. Cloud72,145 residentsEast Orange72,159 residentsMount Vernon72,304 residentsConway72,328 residentsCommerce City72,345 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Dale City?

The published population was 72,088 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Dale City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How safe is Dale City?

Police recorded about 3,732 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime Rate by Jurisdiction (per 100,000).

What is the typical salary in Dale City?

The median gross salary is about 3,922 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables.

What is the unemployment rate in Dale City?

The unemployment rate is about 6.2 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Dale City?

23,207 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Dale City a good place to live?

Dale City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Dale City?

Potomac Mills, Lake Ridge, Independent Hill, Cherry Hill, Dumfries are near Dale City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Dale City, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Crime Rate by Jurisdiction (per 100,000) va.beyond2020.com · checked 2026-10-03
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  4. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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