Fairfax, Virginia

Population 23,010

Fairfax is located in Fairfax City County, VA. The population is 23,010, making Fairfax the largest city in Fairfax City County.

There are 14 public schools in Fairfax with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Fairfax is low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Fairfax is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Fairfax property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Fairfax include George Mason, Long Branch and Mantua.

Fairfax Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 8.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 37%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 54.7%

Crime Rate

40.86% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 105
  • Violent Crimes: 73
  • Robbery: 45
  • Burglary: 45
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

96.26% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Fairfax
  • 0.43 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

564 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 557

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Virginia unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

14 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 14 K-12 public schools in Fairfax, VA and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Fairfax's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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1 Registered Offender search the registered offender database


  • FAIRFAX COUNTY JAIL 27345 10520 JUDICIAL DRIVE FAIRFAX, Virginia 22030

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Fairfax, VA

Property Reports view all

54 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Fairfax, VA issued 54 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Fairfax, VA issued 55 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,814
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,845
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,102
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,662
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,195

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Environmental Hazards

564 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Fairfax, VA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Fairfax, VA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.44 Average
    Fairfax, VA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 34°
  • February 36.77°
  • March 46.4°
  • April 56.4°
  • May 65.31°
  • June 74.09°
  • July 79.03°
  • August 75.3°
  • September 69.58°
  • October 57.52°
  • November 46.35°
  • December 41.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Fairfax, VA

Earthquakes
Fairfax, VA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Fairfax, VA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Fairfax, VA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Fairfax, VA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Fairfax, VA: $104,065

Unemployment

Unemployment in Fairfax is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 27.14%
White Collar - 72.86%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry McAuliffe
  • Sen. Tim Kaine
  • Sen. Mark R. Warner

City Representatives

  • Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

9 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Fairfax, VA

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Fairfax, VA

1 Retirement Home view all

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