Fairfax, VA

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

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

Overview

Fairfax combines excellent schools, diverse dining, and easy access to major employers. As the county seat, it offers a strong sense of community with the conveniences of a growing city.

Neighborhoods

Mantua

$350K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Fairfax.

Cobbdale

$350K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Fairfax.

Greenbriar

$350K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Fairfax.

Country Club Hills

$350K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Fairfax.

Accotink Village

$350K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Fairfax.

Twinbrook

$350K–$1.5MEstablished community

A popular neighborhood in Fairfax.

Market Trends

Fairfax City and the surrounding county area offer strong value relative to closer-in Northern Virginia. The median home price is approximately $640,000, with townhomes providing entry points around $350,000. Homes average 14 days on market. Top-rated Fairfax County public schools are a consistent driver of buyer demand.

Living in Fairfax

Schools

Excellent
SOL Pass Rate87%

Top 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

Schools

Fairfax is served by Fairfax County Public Schools, one of the top-rated school systems in Virginia.

Commute & Transportation

Fairfax offers commuter access to Washington, D.C. via major highways and public transit options.

Lifestyle & Community

Fairfax combines excellent schools, diverse dining, and easy access to major employers. As the county seat, it offers a strong sense of community with the conveniences of a growing city.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairfax a good place to buy a home?

Fairfax combines excellent schools, diverse dining, and easy access to major employers. As the county seat, it offers a strong sense of community with 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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