2016-03-10 14 55 27 Virginia Pines along the Big Meadow Trail within Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Living in Fairfax County, Virginia

Virginia's most populous locality and the metro's suburban core: Tysons, Reston, and the Mosaic District, with the Silver Line running out the Dulles corridor.

$735,000
Median home
1.12
Tax per $100
93%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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2016-10-28 11 44 28 View west along Interstate 66 (Custis Memorial Parkway) just west of Exit 66 (Virginia State Route 7-Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, Falls Church) in Idylwood, Fairfax County, Virginia
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Housing market

The median sale price in Fairfax County is $735,000, with most homes between $525,000 and $1,000,000.

Commute & how people work

About 29% of Fairfax County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 29 min.

29 min
Average commute
30%
Commute under 20 min
19%
Commute 45 min or more
29%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min7%
10 to 19 min23%
20 to 29 min23%
30 to 44 min28%
45 min or more19%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone55%
Carpool8%
Public transit5%
Walk or bike2%
Work from home29%
Other2%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Fairfax County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 78% passing Math and 79% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Fairfax County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Bakeries

Bars & breweries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Fairfax County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Hospitals & health systems

Manufacturing & factories

Major employers & offices

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$153,637
Median household income
$732,800
Median home value
$2,276 /mo
Median gross rent
69%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

39
Median age
65%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

10%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

How much do homes cost in Fairfax County?

The median sale price in Fairfax County is $735,000, with most homes between $525,000 and $1,000,000.

What are property taxes like in Fairfax County?

Fairfax County's real-estate tax rate is about $1.12 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.12% a year).

How are the schools in Fairfax County?

Fairfax County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 78% passing Math and 79% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Fairfax County?

The average commute for Fairfax County workers is about 29 minutes, and 30% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Fairfax County?

About 29% of Fairfax County workers already work from home.

Nearby area guides

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2019-10-10 22 15 43 Gelatin from a single opened cup of Jell-O strawberry gelatin snack being lifted by a spoon in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Fairfax County.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • Home-price medians use 26,074 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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