Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Fair Lakes is a small city in Virginia with a population of 8,617. Residents earn $130,789 per year, which is 74% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fair Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Fair Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fair Lakes is $130,789, which is significantly higher than the national average — 74% above $75,149. This places Fair Lakes among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Fair Lakes is $575,500, making it a premium housing market at 104% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,325 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Fair Lakes is a highly educated community — 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Fair Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 54.8% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 45.2% |
| 237% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $130,789 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,786 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,353 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $118,640 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,798 |
| Restaurants | 202 |
| Healthcare | 321 |
| Retail | 203 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,423 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.29% |
| Commute Time | 32.2 min |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
| Census Median | $575,500 |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $462,500 |
| Median List Price | $462,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $349 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 13.6% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,325 |
| 100% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,423 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.29% |
| Obesity | 21.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 12.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,714/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 321 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8531°N, 77.3893°W |
| County FIPS | 51600 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.8% |
| 95% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,636/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 321 |
| Restaurants | 202 |
| Retail Stores | 203 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 32.2 min |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |