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About Fairfax County

Fairfax is a county in the Washington Metropolitan area. It has a population of 24,242 and a population density of 3,736, which is 97% above the national average. It has a median age of 38, which is 1 year above the Washington Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.


Fairfax city has a median home value of $558,478, which is 1% above the Metro average.The average rent of $2,700 is 19% above the metro average rent and 23% above the national average rent The average household income in Fairfax County is $128,708 , which is 6% above the Metro average household income and 40% above the national average of household income.

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$558,478Median Home Value
$554,922 Washington Metro Area
$2,700Median Rent
$2,178 Washington Metro Area

Towns of Fairfax County

Fairfax, VA
Fairfax, VA

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Demographics

Fairfax County's population is made up of 56% married, 33% single, 7% divorced and 4% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 34%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 68% of the population in Fairfax County.

24,242Population
6,304,449 Washington Metro Area
3,736Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
38 Median Age
37 Washington Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Fairfax County is $59,688. The Median Household Income is $128,708

$59,688Income Per Capita
$61,464 Washington Metro Area
$128,708Median Household Income
$121,469 Washington Metro Area
10% Poverty Rate
8% Washington Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Washington Metro Area
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Amenities in Fairfax County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Fairfax County
$558,478Median Home Value
$554,922 Washington Metro Area
$2,700Median Rent
$2,178 Washington Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Washington Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
32%
Home Owners
68%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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