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Fair Lakes, VA
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Fair Lakes, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Fair Lakes a Good Place to Live?
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 2.2% (39% 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.
Safety & Crime
Fair Lakes reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,709/100K.
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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.