Fairfax County, VA
Living in Fairfax County
Bikeability64
Walkability53
Commute24
Public Transit70
Affordability8
Public Safety90
Airports94
Hospitals67
Colleges80
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1MPopulation+97k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
62%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian19%
Black9%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate13%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree30%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$125kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more25%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Military1%
Sales and office16%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$563kMedian Home Value+$55k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$381 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairfax County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Fairfax County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairfax County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding50
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairfax County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairfax County, VA
The Gw Community School
2 miles, SE
Best Academy
2 miles, SE
St Anthony Academy
2 miles, NW
Holy Spirit School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Fairfax County, VA
George Mason University
2 miles, W
Fairfax University of America
4 miles, W
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
6 miles, NE
IGlobal University
6 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairfax County, VA
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti
3 miles, NE
Inova Fairfax Hospital
3 miles, NE
Dominion Hospital
7 miles, NE
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
7 miles, NW