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VA area data

Fairfax, VA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Fairfax.

Population: 167,374 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fairfax, VA is $785,696 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $900,625 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,737/month. 27 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$785,696

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$785,696
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+16.8%
10-year appreciation
+49.3%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$792,074
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$900,625
Median list price
$915,225
Median price per sqft
$366
1-year sale-price change
+2.4%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
344
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
182

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,737/mo
1-year rent change
-0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,320/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,390/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,665/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,363/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,955/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
27
Elementary schools
18
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms, Fairfax County Public Schools, Northern Virginia Training Center
Schools include
FAIRFAX JUVENILE DETENTION HOME, FAIRFAX HIGH, Fairfax Villa Elementary, JOHNSON MIDDLE, Willow Springs Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hidden Lane Landfill (12.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.5°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.2 in
Annual snowfall
1.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
138
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
222

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,640
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
169,713
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
130,039

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
236
Nearest national park
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (6 mi)
National parks include
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Great Falls Park
Airports within 30 mi
135
Nearest airport
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
19
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-270 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
20.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$7,213
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
91.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,990
Average weekly wage
$1,303
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,032

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FairfaxState medianUS median
Median home value$785,696$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$900,625$380,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,737/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,213$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Fairfax, VA?
$785,696.
What is the median sale price in Fairfax, VA?
$900,625.
How long do homes take to sell in Fairfax, VA?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Fairfax, VA?
Typical rent: $2,737/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fairfax, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Fairfax, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Fairfax, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fairfax, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fairfax, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fairfax, VA?
27 schools (18 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fairfax, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fairfax, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fairfax, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Fairfax

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