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Fairfax, VA

Founded 1805Elev. 95 m
Population
24,478
Median home
$677,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
27
Sex offenders
13

Overview

About Fairfax

Fairfax is home to roughly 24,478 residents. Fairfax was founded in 1805. The median age is 37.3 and the median household income is $132,774. Homes carry a median value of $677,400, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (52.5%). Around 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,478
Median age
37.3
Median household income
$132,774
Per-capita income
$62,800
Poverty rate
9.9%
High-school grad or higher
91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
27.7 min
Work from home
25.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White52.5%
Hispanic or Latino18.3%
Black6.4%
Asian18.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts59.7%
Sales & office15.6%
Service15.5%
Production, transportation & material moving6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$677,400
Median gross rent
$2,122/mo
Owner-occupied
69.3%
Median year built
1967
Households
9,158
Avg. household size
2.61

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Fairfax has 27 public schools — 18 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading65%
Math66%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

FAIRFAX HIGHHighGrades 9–12
ROBINSON SECONDARYHighGrades 7–12
WOODSON HIGHHighGrades 9–12
FROST MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
JOHNSON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
Bonnie Brae ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Daniels Run ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Eagle View ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Fairfax Villa ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Fairhill ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Greenbriar East ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Greenbriar West ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Laurel Ridge ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Lees Corner ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Fairfax vs Virginia and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fairfax.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Fairfax County
Heat waveRelatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
Cold waveVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fairfax is in Fairfax County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fairfax was founded in 1805. Elevation ~95 m.

Population trend
25K22K24,47820102024
Map of Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
Where Fairfax is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Southwest No. 7 Boundary Marker of the Original District of ColumbiaFairfax County Courthouse and Jail (Boundary Increase)Fairfax County CourthouseRatcliffe-Logan-Allison HouseFairfax Public School29 Diner
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Registered sex offenders in Fairfax, VA (13)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fairfax, Virginia.

Paul Joseph Wilson, 57ABSCONDER
Fairfax · Fairfax County County · 22030
AKA Paul J Wilson, Joseph Paul Wilson
Steven John Hill, 73ABSCONDER
Fairfax · Fairfax County County · 22031
Wesley H Thomason, 53ABSCONDER
Fairfax · Fairfax County County · 22033
AKA Chris Stevens, Christopher Stevens
Steven S Martin, 64ABSCONDER
Fairfax · Fairfax County County · 22031
AKA Steven Dixon, Steven Martin
Carlos Humberto Sanchez Hernandez, 44ABSCONDER
Fairfax · Fairfax City County · 22030
Anthony Noble Robinson, 64
Fairfax · 22030
AKA Anthony Robinson, Cig Robinson
Christopher Lee Jackson, 42ABSCONDER
Fairfax · Fairfax City County · 22030
Jose Alfredo Torres, 46ABSCONDER
Fairfax · Fairfax City County
Jose Amilcar Rodriguez Guerrero, 41ABSCONDER
Fairfax · Fairfax City County · 22030
Jose Martin Garcia Urrutia Luna, 61ABSCONDER
Fairfax · Fairfax City County · 22030
David Duwayne Lee, 45ABSCONDER
Fairfax · Fairfax City County · 22030
Michael Sean Garcia, 36
Fairfax · 22033
James Rolland Adams, 63ABSCONDER
Fairfax · Fairfax City County · 22030
AKA James Adams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fairfax — frequently asked

What is the population of Fairfax, Virginia?
Fairfax has a population of about 24,478, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fairfax?
The median home value in Fairfax is $677,400, and the median gross rent is $2,122/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Fairfax face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fairfax County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including heat wave, hurricane, lightning.
How many schools are in Fairfax?
Fairfax has 27 public schools (18 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fairfax?
Public registry data lists 13 registered sex offenders in or near Fairfax. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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