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Living in
Bailey's Crossroads.
Bailey's Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Bailey's Crossroads
Bailey's Crossroads is a working urban neighborhood where you're paying for proximity and density rather than charm — median home values around $417,000 and rents near $2,021 per month reflect its location in Northern Virginia's commuter belt. The area is genuinely diverse, with nearly half the population born outside the U.S. and 62% speaking another language at home, which shows in local businesses and community character but also means resources can feel stretched across many needs. Your commute would average about 27 minutes, and while the closest Metro rail is a few miles away, bus service has improved along Columbia Pike.
Bailey's Crossroads at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.5%
Foreign-Born
49.6%
Broadband Internet
89.3%
of households
Population Growth
+5.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics49.6% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Bailey's Crossroads: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bailey's Crossroads, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (14.3%), and 29.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.2%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.0%
of households
Married Couples
41.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Bailey's Crossroads
In Bailey's Crossroads, rent runs 28% above the VA average, and home values are 9% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,172
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Bailey's Crossroads and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes Bailey's Crossroads, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Bailey's Crossroads: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bailey's Crossroads is about 2% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bailey's Crossroads Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute27.5 min avg
How Bailey's Crossroads residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bailey's Crossroads, most residents drive alone to work (49%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, which covers Bailey's Crossroads, runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,437.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fairfax County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fairfax County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fairfax County, which includes Bailey's Crossroads, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $442,500 |
| 2021 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $613,500 |
| 2020 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,000 |
| 2019 | 55 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 53 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fairfax County, county-wide
Bailey's Crossroads is about 2% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fairfax County, which includes Bailey's Crossroads, is typically good — 284 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
284
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fairfax County, county-wide
Bailey's Crossroads is about 2% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bailey's Crossroads has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.3"
Annual Snowfall
13.7"
Hot Days/Year
40
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
60
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 30°F | 2.86" |
| Feb | 48°F | 32°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 57°F | 39°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.21" |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 4.20" |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.33" |
| Aug | 88°F | 71°F | 3.25" |
| Sep | 81°F | 64°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 69°F | 52°F | 3.66" |
| Nov | 58°F | 42°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 49°F | 35°F | 3.41" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bailey's Crossroads
Uninsured
19.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bailey's Crossroads's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Dominion Hospital
Psychiatric · 2 mi away · Falls Church
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Alexandria
Virginia Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Arlington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bailey's Crossroads
Bailey's Crossroads's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bailey's Crossroads (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
5.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-College Park
13.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
6.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $71,338 · 95% graduate · median earnings $110,516 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bailey's Crossroads
Bailey's Crossroads has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
4 mi awayConstitution Gardens
National Park Site
5 mi awayFranklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
National Park Site
5 mi awayKorean War Veterans Memorial
National Park Site
5 mi awayLBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
National Park Site
5 mi awayLincoln Memorial
National Park Site
5 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
National Park Site
5 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Island
National Park Site
5 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bailey's Crossroads
Woodrow Wilson Community Library
6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church
Cities Near Bailey's Crossroads
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bailey's Crossroads?
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Bailey's Crossroads FAQ
Is Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia affordable?⌄
Bailey's Crossroads's median rent is $2,021/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $88,483/year. Median home value is $416,600.
Is Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia safe?⌄
Bailey's Crossroads is policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 110 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1438 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes Bailey's Crossroads, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Bailey's Crossroads is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,021/month and median household income is $88,483/year. The median home value is $416,600. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Bailey's Crossroads is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from