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Thinking About The Fairfax, VA Area?

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.

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Livability Score

78/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

61,665

Median Home

$677K

Median Income

$138K

Zip Codes Covered

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 weather (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 Stats

Pop: 61,665

Home Value: $677K

Fairfax Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Arlington Area

Home: $953K13 mi away

Richmond Area

Home: $373K90 mi away

Forest Area

Home: $331K148 mi away

Virginia Beach Area

Home: $290K154 mi away

Chesapeake Area

Home: $435K161 mi away

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

Livability Grades

How Fairfax stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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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.