At a Glance
Median Income
$130,789
$66,786 per capita
Home Value
$575,500
Zillow: $621,171
Median Rent
$2,325/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
7.4% smoking rate
How Fair Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fair Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fair Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fair Lakes residents earn a median household income of $130,789 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,786. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fair Lakes is $575,500 , 104% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $621,171. Median rent is $2,325/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
65.8% of adults in Fair Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Lakes has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,617
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density3,636/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born41.5%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,789
Per Capita$66,786
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
A
Home Value$575,500
Rent$2,325
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$621,171
Housing Units3,658
Rent Burden23.9%
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation456 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+31.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fair Lakes was built in 1997.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
41.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 264 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.