At a Glance
Median Income
$132,774
$62,800 per capita
Home Value
$677,400
Zillow: $780,777
Median Rent
$2,122/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
1,397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.3%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Fairfax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairfax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairfax a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairfax residents earn a median household income of $132,774 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,800. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Fairfax is $677,400 , 140% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $780,777. Median rent is $2,122/month, with 29.8% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Fairfax reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,397/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.3% of adults in Fairfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfax 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 42.
Data Overview
People
Population24,478
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density3,923/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,774
Per Capita$62,800
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
B+
Home Value$677,400
Rent$2,122
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$780,777
Housing Units9,323
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property1,397/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault12/100K
Burglary45/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation377 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+29.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations66
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Fairfax was founded in 1805.
The median home in Fairfax was built in 1966.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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