Fairfax City, VA

Living in Fairfax City

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 59
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 68
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Affordability 8
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 81
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Schools 91
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Residents

24k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
61% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian17%
Black5%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate13%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree29%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$117k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more22%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation8%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$560k Median Home Value +$72k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k Median Monthly Rent +$416 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K44%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fairfax City

United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Fairfax City14

Property Crime in Fairfax City

United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Fairfax City36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 7
Feb 38 3 6
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 56 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 48 3 1
Dec 38 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairfax City

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fairfax City, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fairfax City, VA

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St Anthony Academy
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Fairfax City, VA

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IGlobal University
6 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Fairfax City, VA

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Dominion Hospital
8 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Fairfax City, VA