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Living in
Burke Centre.
Burke Centre 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 Burke Centre
If you're considering a move here, understand that Burke Centre is a planned, decidedly suburban community in Fairfax County where stability and family-oriented living matter more than cutting-edge culture or urban energy. The median household income sits around $160,000, and homes average $642,000—this is affluent Northern Virginia, so you're paying for proximity to D.C. job markets (average commute is 31.6 minutes) and strong schools, not walkability or a downtown scene. The community is meticulously organized into five neighborhoods—The Woods, The Oaks, the Commons, the Ponds, and the Landings—each with its own community center and public pool, which reflects the HOA-managed, planned-community nature of life here; this brings order and maintained common spaces but also homeowners' association rules you'll live within.
Burke Centre at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Foreign-Born
22.6%
Broadband Internet
98.5%
of households
Population Growth
-2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.6% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Burke Centre: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Burke Centre, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (12.8%), and 8.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.3%
of households
Married Couples
62.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.82
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 59% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Burke Centre
In Burke Centre, rent runs 59% above the VA average, and home values are 67% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,488
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Burke Centre and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes Burke Centre, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Burke Centre: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Burke Centre is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Burke Centre 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
Commute31.6 min avg
How Burke Centre residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Burke Centre, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M 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 Burke Centre, 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 Burke Centre, 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
Burke Centre is about 1% 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 Burke Centre, 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
Burke Centre is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Burke Centre has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.1"
Annual Snowfall
18.5"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
99
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.84" |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.39" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.28" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.13" |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.26" |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.54" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.16" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.43" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Burke Centre
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Burke Centre's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Falls Church
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti
Psychiatric · 6.1 mi away · Falls Church
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.7 mi away · Fairfax
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.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Burke Centre
Burke Centre's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 65.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Burke Centre (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
4.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,810 students · in-state tuition $42,986 · 66% graduate · median earnings $74,032 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 1,668 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 28% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Virginia
9.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 70% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Washington University of Science and Technology
11.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 400 students · in-state tuition $14,595 · 68% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Burke Centre
Burke Centre has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
10 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
13 mi awayArlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
14 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
14 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
14 mi awayPiscataway Park
Park
14 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayPublic Libraries in Burke Centre
Burke Centre Community Library
5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke
Cities Near Burke Centre
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Burke Centre?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Burke Centre FAQ
Is Burke Centre, Virginia affordable?⌄
Burke Centre's median rent is $2,515/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $164,123/year. Median home value is $641,700.
Is Burke Centre, Virginia safe?⌄
Burke Centre 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 Burke Centre, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes Burke Centre, 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 Burke Centre, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Burke Centre is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,515/month and median household income is $164,123/year. The median home value is $641,700. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Burke Centre, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Burke Centre is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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