Fairfax, VA cityscape

22031

Fairfax, VA

Total Population
35,872
Median Household Income
$126,049
Median Home Value
$694,600
Median Rent
$2,181

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$126,049
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$694,600
101.1% above state median
Rent
$2,181
100% above state median
Median Age
35.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fairfax, VA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 72.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.0%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 7.4%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$126,049
+67.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-59,265,508
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.46 people

Total Households
14,522
Family Households
48.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
49.1%
#2 Industry
Education
18.6%
#3 Industry
Arts,
10.2%
Total Employed Residents:10,936

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.8%
600 workers
Public Transit
15.2%
2,425 workers
Total Commuting Workers:15,912
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (15.2% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.0%
21,096 employed
Labor Force
22,171
656 unemployed
Median Age
35.5 years
Per Capita Income
$68,493
Poverty Rate
7.4%

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