Homes for Sale in Fairfax, VA

Fairfax is a medium-sized city located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 24,097 people and 32 constituent neighborhoods, Fairfax is the 42nd largest community in Virginia. Fairfax home prices are not only among the most expensive in Virginia, but Fairfax real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America. Looking for a home for sale in Fairfax, VA or have questions about the area? Leave us a message.

Houses For Sale in Fairfax, VA

Fairfax is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 89.66% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Fairfax is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Fairfax who work in management occupations (14.37%), office and administrative support (11.14%), and computer science and math (8.24%).

There is always something to do in Fairfax for both singles and families. There are tons of amenities at The Mosaic District, Fairfax Corner, Fair Lakes Shopping Centre, and Fair Oaks Mall.

Popular Neighborhoods in Fairfax

City of Fairfax, Mosby Woods, Cobbdale, Fair Lakes, Mantua, Camp Washington, Country Club View, Warren Woods, Sideburn, Waples Mill.

Demographics for Fairfax

Fairfax, VA has a population of 23,620 and is the 1,846th largest city in the United States. The population density is 3,786 per sq mi which is 1879% higher than the Virginia average and 4079% higher than the national average. The median age in Fairfax is 40 which is approximately 5% higher than the Virginia average of 38. In Fairfax, 59% of the population over 15 years of age are married, 67% speak English and 14% speak Spanish. 29% of Fairfax residents were born in Virginia, 40% were born out of state, 2% were born outside of the United States and 28% were foreign born.

Crime in Fairfax, VA

Fairfax has an overall crime rate of 17 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Fairfax is 1 in 60. How does Fairfax fare compared to other communities in Virginia of all population sizes? Fairfax’s crime rate is lower than approximately 27% of Virginia communities.

Fairfax School Ratings

Check out the Top Schools in Fairfax, Virginia.

Typical Fairfax Commute

On average, people spend 32.23 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. One bright side is that local public transit is widely used, so it may be an option to avoid the headache of driving in the heavy traffic by leaving the car at home and taking transit.