City Intelligence
Fairfax, VA
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Fairfax. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.
Population
61,665
Median Home
$677K
Median Income
$138K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 61,665, Fairfax is a mid-sized VA city. Median household income is $138K with homes valued around $677K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Fairfax, VA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$677K
Vacancy Rate
2.0%
Owner-Occupied
57%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Fairfax, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
22030
Area StatsPop: 61,665
Home Value: $677K
Fairfax Area Map
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Schools Near Fairfax
Schools in and around Fairfax, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (12)
Archer Elementary
Fairfax Villa Elementary
Fairview Elementary
Flint Hill Elementary
Greenbriar East Elementary
Greenbriar West Elementary
Laurel Ridge Elementary
Little Run Elementary
Marshall Road Elementary
Mosaic Elementary
Navy Elementary
Waples Mill Elementary
Middle Schools (5)
Fairfax Juvenile Detention Home
Frost Middle
Johnson Middle
Lake Braddock Secondary
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.P
High Schools (3)
Chantilly High
Fairfax High
Madison High
Private Schools (20)
APPLETREE SCHOOL
DOMINION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
FAIRFAX BAPTIST TEMPLE ACADEMY
GESHER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT FAIRFAX
HEAVENS BEST MONTESSORI LLC
HOLY COMFORTER EPISCOPAL PRESCHOOL / KINDERGARTEN
HUNTER MILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL
LITTLE FLOCK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
MERRITT ACADEMY
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF OAKTON
NATIVITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
PHILLIPS SCHOOL - FAIRFAX
ST ANTHONY ACADEMY
ST LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL
THE NEW SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF FAIRFAX
TRURO PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
VIENNA ADVENTIST ACADEMY
Livability Grades
How Fairfax stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Fairfax and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.