Fairfax
38.8462° N, 77.3064° W
38.8462° N, 77.3064° W
Fairfax, VA is a welcoming and well-established community that combines small-town charm with the conveniences of modern suburban living. Known for its strong sense of history, top-rated schools, and lively town center, Fairfax offers a balanced lifestyle that appeals to families, professionals, and students alike.
Residents enjoy access to beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and a variety of local shops and restaurants, all while being just a short drive from Washington, D.C. The community proudly maintains its historic roots in the Old Town Fairfax Historic District, which is home to unique architecture and local events, and features the vibrant, mixed-use development of the Mosaic District for modern dining and entertainment. With its blend of tradition, diversity, and community spirit, Fairfax continues to be one of Northern Virginia’s most inviting places to live.
24,478 people live in Fairfax, where the median age is 37.3 and the average individual income is $62,800. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Fairfax, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including caKe divas, Trace- The Zero Waste Store, and Andrew Gause's Martial Arts.
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| Dining | 1.86 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.76 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.87 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.77 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.75 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.81 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.48 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.26 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.75 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.47 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.17 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.77 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.46 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.04 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Fairfax has 9,158 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fairfax do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 24,478 people call Fairfax home. The population density is 3,922.47 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Fairfax, VA is a welcoming and well-established community that combines small-town charm with the conveniences of modern suburban living. Known for its strong sense of history, top-rated schools, and lively town center, Fairfax offers a balanced lifestyle that appeals to families, professionals, and students alike.
Residents enjoy access to beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and a variety of local shops and restaurants, all while being just a short drive from Washington, D.C. The community proudly maintains its historic roots in the Old Town Fairfax Historic District, which is home to unique architecture and local events, and features the vibrant, mixed-use development of the Mosaic District for modern dining and entertainment. With its blend of tradition, diversity, and community spirit, Fairfax continues to be one of Northern Virginia’s most inviting places to live.
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