Fairfax SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Fairfax summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fairfax. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fairfax is 158 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fairfax is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fairfax is $792,535.
The median income in Fairfax is $132,348.
Fairfax's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fairfax Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fairfax | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 289 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fairfax, VA Weather
The average high in Fairfax is 65.3° and the average low is 44.4°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.4 inches of precipitation each year with 21.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fairfax |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fairfax Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fairfax
The current population in Fairfax is 25,026. The population has increased 13.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,026 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 24,478 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 24,242 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 23,980 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 23,312 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 23,531 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 23,865 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 23,580 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 23,620 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 23,402 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 23,507 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 23,027 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 22,712 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 22,277 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 22,058 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fairfax
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Fairfax is:
51.1% White with 12,800 White residents.
6.3% African American with 1,585 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.
18.4% Asian with 4,597 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 259 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 1,021 Two Or More residents.
18.9% Hispanic with 4,728 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fairfax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.1% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.3% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 18.4% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.9% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fairfax
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Fairfax is 50.8% female with 12,708 female residents.
Fairfax is 49.2% male with 12,317 male residents.
| Gender | Fairfax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fairfax for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Fairfax completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Fairfax completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Fairfax completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Fairfax completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Fairfax completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Fairfax completed bachelor's degree.
21.0% of adults in Fairfax completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Fairfax completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Fairfax completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fairfax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fairfax, Virginia
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3.9% of households in Fairfax earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Fairfax earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Fairfax earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Fairfax earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.8% of households in Fairfax earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.2% of households in Fairfax earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Fairfax earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.1% of households in Fairfax earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.8% of households in Fairfax earn $150,000 to $199,999.
32.1% of households in Fairfax earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fairfax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.2% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.8% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 32.1% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
