Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 74.9% ▲ 93% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,019 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,737 (11.1%) |
| Some College | 3,070 (5.1%) |
| Associates | 4,246 (7%) |
| Bachelors | 3,641 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 41,930 (69.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $136,077 ▲ 78% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $704,342 ▲ 153% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,251/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 37,148 |
| Vacant Units | 1,124 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Fairfax (city) County is located in Virginia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes. The county has an estimated population of 97,441 residents. With a median age of 34.91, it is a relatively young county.
Fairfax (city) County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $136,077 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 5.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Fairfax (city) County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $704,342 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,251.
The residents of Fairfax (city) County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.7%. Educational attainment is highly educated — 74.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Fairfax (city) County, VA is a upper-middle-income area in Virginia. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.