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Fairfax Station, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
12,298
Population
1,354/sq mi density
$212,128
Median Income
$84,031 per capita
$863,400
Home Value
$994,825 Zillow
$2,737
Median Rent
46.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
74
Violent Crime/100K
1,709 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$212,128 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$863,400 home value, $2,737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairfax Station experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fairfax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (MNZ) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 22.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.23 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Fairfax Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.6").