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Fairfax Station

Virginia · 12,420 residents · 9.081 sq mi
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Fairfax Station is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $179,651. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $682,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 135% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,420
+3%since 2019
from 12,046 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,368 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 1,327 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
−2%since 2019
from 46.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$179,651
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $177,600 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,859
−3%since 2019
from $73,346 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$682,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $662,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,293
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,565 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 94.2% in 2019
8.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+2%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(8,539)
Black3%(361)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(912)
Asian14.2%(1,713)
Other4.3%(521)
Diversity Score58.6%(7,059)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(8,118)
Black4.4%(545)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,043)
Asian15.4%(1,914)
Other3.8%(478)
Diversity Score64.2%(7,975)
Diversity Score
64
+10%since 2019
from 59 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 97.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 36.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
−2%since 2019
from 36.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Female
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Foreign born
16.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax Station, Virginia?

Fairfax Station, Virginia has about 12,420 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfax Station, Virginia?

The typical household in Fairfax Station, Virginia earns about $179,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax Station, Virginia expensive?

In Fairfax Station, Virginia, the median home is worth about $682,800, and the typical rent is about $2,293 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax Station, Virginia?

About 74.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfax Station, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax Station, Virginia?

About 2.0% of people in Fairfax Station, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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