Fairfax Station SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Fairfax Station summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fairfax Station. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fairfax Station is 173 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fairfax Station is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fairfax Station is $964,250.
The median income in Fairfax Station is $212,224.
Fairfax Station's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fairfax Station Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fairfax Station | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 334 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fairfax Station, VA Weather
The average high in Fairfax Station is 66.1° and the average low is 45.8°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.0 inches of precipitation each year with 18.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fairfax Station |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 18.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fairfax Station Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fairfax Station
The current population in Fairfax Station is 12,566. The population has increased 7.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,566 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 12,298 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 12,277 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 12,322 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 12,364 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 12,046 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 11,934 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 11,607 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 11,719 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 11,290 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 11,081 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 11,495 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 11,628 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 11,919 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 11,708 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fairfax Station
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Fairfax Station is:
65.9% White with 8,277 White residents.
4.5% African American with 571 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.
11.2% Asian with 1,407 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 814 Two Or More residents.
11.7% Hispanic with 1,465 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fairfax Station | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.9% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.5% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.2% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.7% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fairfax Station
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Fairfax Station is 48.9% female with 6,147 female residents.
Fairfax Station is 51.1% male with 6,418 male residents.
| Gender | Fairfax Station | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fairfax Station for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Fairfax Station completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Fairfax Station completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Fairfax Station completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Fairfax Station completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Fairfax Station completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Fairfax Station completed bachelor's degree.
29.0% of adults in Fairfax Station completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Fairfax Station completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Fairfax Station completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fairfax Station | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 29.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fairfax Station, Virginia
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1.2% of households in Fairfax Station earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Fairfax Station earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.0% of households in Fairfax Station earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.8% of households in Fairfax Station earn $25,000 to $34,999.
1.6% of households in Fairfax Station earn $35,000 to $49,999.
4.2% of households in Fairfax Station earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.7% of households in Fairfax Station earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.2% of households in Fairfax Station earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.3% of households in Fairfax Station earn $150,000 to $199,999.
59.4% of households in Fairfax Station earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fairfax Station | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.2% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.0% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.8% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1.6% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.2% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.7% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.2% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.3% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 59.4% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
