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Fair Lakes

Virginia · 7,942 residents · 2.368 sq mi
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Fair Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,805. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $474,100. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 72% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,942
+1%vs 2011
vs 7,875 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,354 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 3,326 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
−2%vs 2011
vs 33.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,805
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $102,729 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,145
−2%vs 2011
vs $49,259 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.413 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$474,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $475,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,463
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,563 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.1% in 2011
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.9%
−17.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−3%vs 2011
vs 4.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(3,419)
Black6.1%(481)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(567)
Asian39.7%(3,127)
Other3.6%(281)
Diversity Score80.5%(6,336)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(3,740)
Black8.4%(670)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(606)
Asian32.9%(2,616)
Other2.4%(192)
Diversity Score80.7%(6,411)
Diversity Score
81
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 80 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.3%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 36.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Female
51.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Foreign born
39.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Lakes, Virginia?

Fair Lakes, Virginia has about 7,942 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fair Lakes, Virginia?

The typical household in Fair Lakes, Virginia earns about $105,805 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Lakes, Virginia expensive?

In Fair Lakes, Virginia, the median home is worth about $474,100, and the typical rent is about $1,463 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Lakes, Virginia?

About 66.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Lakes, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fair Lakes, Virginia?

About 8.4% of people in Fair Lakes, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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