Fairfax, VA

A comprehensive guide to buying a home in Fairfax: neighborhoods, market trends, commute, and lifestyle.

smover Index for Fairfax: 61 / 100: how it is measured

$640K
Median Price
14 days
Avg Days on Market
$350K–$1.5M
Price Range

Overview

Fairfax combines public-school access, diverse dining, and easy access to major employers. As the county seat, it offers the conveniences of a growing city.

Neighborhoods

Mantua

$350K–$1.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Fairfax.

Cobbdale

$350K–$1.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Fairfax.

Greenbriar

$350K–$1.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Fairfax.

Country Club Hills

$350K–$1.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Fairfax.

Accotink Village

$350K–$1.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Fairfax.

Twinbrook

$350K–$1.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Fairfax.

Market Trends

Fairfax City and the surrounding county area offer lower entry prices than some closer-in Northern Virginia markets. The median home price is approximately $640,000, with townhomes providing entry points around $350,000. Homes average 14 days on market. Verify the school system and address-specific assignment for each property.

Living in Fairfax

Schools

SOL Pass Rate87%

Public schools

  • Thomas Jefferson HS for Science & Tech
  • Langley High School
  • McLean High School

Commute

Drive to DC35 min
Nearest Metro3 mi
Vienna/Fairfax-GMU

Major Routes

I-66, I-495, Rt 50, Rt 29

Walkability

Walk Score35/100
Transit Score28/100
Bike Score42/100

Car-Dependent

Reported crime data

City-level public data from 2023. These historical rates do not characterize a specific address or predict individual experience.

Violent crime0.8 per 1K
Property crime10.2 per 1K

Property Tax

Rate$1.11 per $100
2024

Fairfax County rate; City of Fairfax is $1.075

Commute & Transportation

Fairfax offers road access to Washington DC via major highways and connects to regional transit where available.

Lifestyle & Community

Fairfax combines public-school access, diverse dining, and easy access to major employers. As the county seat, it offers the conveniences of a growing city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairfax like for homebuyers?

Fairfax combines public-school access, diverse dining, and easy access to major employers. As the county seat, it offers the conveniences of a growing city.

What are home prices like in Fairfax?

The median home price in Fairfax is approximately $640K, with a range of $350K–$1.5M.

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