Fairfax County Summary

Life in Fairfax County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Fairfax County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fairfax County:

  • The population in Fairfax County is 1,145,354.

  • The median home value in Fairfax County is $694,980.

  • The median income in Fairfax County is $145,165.

  • The median rent in Fairfax County is $2,159.

  • The unemployment rate in Fairfax County is 4.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Fairfax County is 6.0%.

  • The average high in Fairfax County is 72.3° and there are 100.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Fairfax County

List Of Cities & Towns in Fairfax County

Centreville, VA Population 72,680

Reston, VA Population 62,339

McLean, VA Population 49,587

Burke, VA Population 44,228

Annandale, VA Population 42,330

Oakton, VA Population 36,529

Fair Oaks, VA Population 35,130

West Falls Church, VA Population 31,121

Springfield, VA Population 31,022

Bailey's Crossroads, VA Population 24,785

Herndon, VA Population 24,456

West Springfield, VA Population 23,372

Chantilly, VA Population 23,107

McNair, VA Population 22,187

Lorton, VA Population 22,049

Merrifield, VA Population 19,923

Lincolnia, VA Population 19,812

Franklin Farm, VA Population 18,903

Kingstowne, VA Population 18,228

Hybla Valley, VA Population 18,104

Burke Centre, VA Population 17,926

Franconia, VA Population 17,906

Idylwood, VA Population 17,788

Vienna, VA Population 16,401

Fort Hunt, VA Population 16,009

Wolf Trap, VA Population 15,712

Great Falls, VA Population 14,968

Groveton, VA Population 14,619

Huntington, VA Population 13,913

Newington, VA Population 13,560

Mount Vernon, VA Population 13,299

Kings Park West, VA Population 13,254

Newington Forest, VA Population 12,647

Fairfax Station, VA Population 12,277

Dranesville, VA Population 12,154

Wakefield, VA Population 11,621

Lake Barcroft, VA Population 10,591

George Mason, VA Population 10,017

Woodburn, VA Population 9,960

Seven Corners, VA Population 9,141

Fair Lakes, VA Population 8,918

Dunn Loring, VA Population 8,707

Greenbriar, VA Population 7,945

Fort Belvoir, VA Population 7,815

Long Branch, VA Population 7,635

Mantua, VA Population 7,531

Floris, VA Population 7,417

Laurel Hill, VA Population 7,338

South Run, VA Population 6,940

North Springfield, VA Population 6,916

Pimmit Hills, VA Population 6,500

Belle Haven, VA Population 6,359

Crosspointe, VA Population 5,305

Hayfield, VA Population 4,390

Kings Park, VA Population 4,003

Ravensworth, VA Population 2,661

Mason Neck, VA Population 1,932

Occoquan, VA Population 1,072

Clifton, VA Population 358

Tysons Corner, VA Population 0

Map Of Fairfax County

Fairfax County, VA Weather

  • The average high in Fairfax County is 72.3°.

  • There are 83.5 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 100.3 inches of rain each year with 5.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:58 hours of sun each day in Fairfax County.

StatFairfax County
Mean High72.3
Nice Days83.5
Rainfall100.3
Snowfall5.8
Sunny_hours4:58
72.3°
Average High
100.3
Inches of Rain

Fairfax County Photos

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Headquarters Fort Belvoir
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Fairfax County Demographics

Population over time in Fairfax County

The current population in Fairfax County is 1,145,354. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 1,146,825 -0.2%
2021 1,149,439 0.3%
2020 1,145,862 -

Gender in Fairfax County

  • Fairfax County is 50.0% female with 572,214 female residents.

  • Fairfax County is 50.0% male with 573,140 male residents.

Female
50.0% (572,214)
Male
50.0% (573,140)
Gender Fairfax County VA USA
Female 50.0% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Fairfax County

Fairfax County is:

  • 48.6% White with 556,076 White residents.

  • 9.7% African American with 110,543 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 1,286 American Indian residents.

  • 20.1% Asian with 230,697 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 584 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 7,449 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 49,437 Two Or More residents.

  • 16.5% Hispanic with 189,282 Hispanic residents.

White
48.6% (556,076)
African American
9.7% (110,543)
American Indian
0.1% (1,286)
Asian
20.1% (230,697)
Hawaiian
0.1% (584)
Other
0.7% (7,449)
Two Or More
4.3% (49,437)
Hispanic
16.5% (189,282)

Table: Fairfax County By Race

Race Fairfax County VA USA
White 48.6% 60.0% 58.9%
African American 9.7% 18.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 20.1% 6.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.3% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 16.5% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Fairfax County, Virginia

  • 2.5% of households in Fairfax County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.2% of households in Fairfax County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 2.5% of households in Fairfax County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Fairfax County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Fairfax County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Fairfax County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Fairfax County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Fairfax County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Fairfax County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 33.2% of households in Fairfax County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.5% (28,084)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.2% (13,874)
$15,000 to $24,999
2.5% (28,786)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.0% (34,122)
$35,000 to $49,999
5.0% (57,021)
$50,000 to $74,999
9.1% (104,428)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.9% (113,767)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.3% (209,718)
$150,000 to $199,999
15.3% (175,670)
$200,000 or more
33.2% (379,877)
Income Fairfax County VA USA
Less than $10,000 2.5% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.2% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.5% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.0% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.0% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 9.1% 15.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.9% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.3% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 15.3% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 33.2% 15.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fairfax County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Fairfax County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Fairfax County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Fairfax County completed high school / ged.

  • 12.0% of adults in Fairfax County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Fairfax County completed associate's degree.

  • 32.0% of adults in Fairfax County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Fairfax County completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Fairfax County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Fairfax County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (34,360)
9-12th Grade
3% (34,360)
High School / GED
12% (137,442)
Some College
12% (137,442)
Associate's Degree
6% (68,721)
Bachelor's Degree
32% (366,513)
Master's Degree
24% (274,884)
Professional Degree
5% (57,267)
Doctorate Degree
3% (34,360)
Education Fairfax County VA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 12% 24% 26%
Some College 12% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 32% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 24% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 5% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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