Fairfax City, VA
Living in Fairfax City
Bikeability59
Walkability59
Commute26
Public Transit68
Affordability8
Public Safety87
Airports94
Hospitals70
Colleges81
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Schools91
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Residents
24kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
61%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian17%
Black5%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate13%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree29%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$117kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more22%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation8%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$560kMedian Home Value+$72k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$416 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K44%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairfax City
United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Fairfax City14
Property Crime in Fairfax City
United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Fairfax City36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairfax City
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairfax City, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairfax City, VA
St Leo the Great School
0 miles, E
St Anthony Academy
1 miles, S
Truro Preschool & Kindergarten
1 miles, SW
Paul Vi Catholic High School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Fairfax City, VA
George Mason University
2 miles, S
Fairfax University of America
3 miles, W
IGlobal University
6 miles, NE
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
6 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairfax City, VA
Inova Fairfax Hospital
4 miles, E
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti
4 miles, E
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
5 miles, NW
Dominion Hospital
8 miles, E