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Living in
Fairfax Station.
Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station
Fairfax Station is a community of 12,298 people in Virginia. The median household income is $212,128, median rent runs about $2,794 per month, and median home values are around $897,000. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Fairfax Station at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Foreign-Born
15.5%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Population Growth
+2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.5% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Fairfax Station: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fairfax Station, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (12.8%), and 7.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
19.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.6%
of households
Married Couples
80.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.05
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 77% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Fairfax Station
In Fairfax Station, rent runs 77% above the VA average, and home values are 134% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
64.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,729
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
94.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Fairfax Station and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes Fairfax Station, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Fairfax Station: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fairfax Station is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fairfax Station 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
Commute30.2 min avg
How Fairfax Station residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fairfax Station, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 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 Fairfax Station, 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 Fairfax Station, 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
Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station, 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
Fairfax Station 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
Fairfax Station 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
43.6"
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 Fairfax Station
Uninsured
2.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fairfax Station's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.5 mi away · Fairfax
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Falls Church
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti
Psychiatric · 6.6 mi away · Falls Church
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.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fairfax Station
Fairfax Station's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 74.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
74.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fairfax Station (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
5.3 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 · 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
9.5 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
13.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 400 students · in-state tuition $14,595 · 68% graduate
Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church
7.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 348 students · in-state tuition $25,133 · median earnings $41,223 (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: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fairfax Station
Fairfax Station 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
11 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
14 mi awayArlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
15 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
15 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
15 mi awayCities Near Fairfax Station
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fairfax Station FAQ
Is Fairfax Station, Virginia affordable?⌄
Fairfax Station's median rent is $2,794/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $212,224/year. Median home value is $897,000.
Is Fairfax Station, Virginia safe?⌄
Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes Fairfax Station, 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 Fairfax Station, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Fairfax Station is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,794/month and median household income is $212,224/year. The median home value is $897,000. About 65% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fairfax Station, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Fairfax Station is 30 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