Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Fairfax Station is a small city in Virginia with a population of 12,298. Residents earn $212,128 per year, which is 182% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fairfax Station 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. Fairfax Station stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fairfax Station is $212,128, which is significantly higher than the national average — 182% above $75,149. This places Fairfax Station among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Fairfax Station is $863,400, making it a premium housing market at 206% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,737 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Fairfax Station is a highly educated community — 75.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Fairfax Station 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 | 80.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.2% |
| 43% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $212,128 |
| 182% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $84,031 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,194 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $154,902 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 38,934 |
| Restaurants | 2,517 |
| Healthcare | 3,709 |
| Retail | 2,483 |
| Manufacturing | 332 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,555 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.11% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 29.3% |
| Census Median | $863,400 |
| 206% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $960,444 |
| Median List Price | $960,444 |
| $/Sq Ft | $352 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.6% |
| Price Drops | 5.9% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,737 |
| 135% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,555 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.11% |
| Obesity | 22.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.1% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 12.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 3,771/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,709 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 58 |
| 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 | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7948°N, 77.3385°W |
| County FIPS | 51059 |
Winner: Democrat by 35 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 75.2% |
| 123% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,354/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,709 |
| Restaurants | 2,517 |
| Retail Stores | 2,483 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 58 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 29.3% |