At a Glance
Median Income
$212,128
$84,031 per capita
Home Value
$863,400
Zillow: $994,825
Median Rent
$2,737/mo
46.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
75.2%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
6.7% smoking rate
How Fairfax Station Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairfax Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairfax Station 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
Fairfax Station residents earn a median household income of $212,128 , which is 182% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,031. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38,934 business establishments, including 2,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfax Station is $863,400 , 206% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $994,825. Median rent is $2,737/month, with 46.9% 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 1982.
Education
75.2% of adults in Fairfax Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfax Station 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
Population12,298
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,354/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.6%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$212,128
Per Capita$84,031
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194
Housing
A
Home Value$863,400
Rent$2,737
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$994,825
Housing Units4,221
Rent Burden46.9%
Health
Obesity22.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death3,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation348 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.2%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+40.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations66
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairfax Station was built in 1982.
29.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
15.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 242 Mbps.
There are 2,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.