Living in Fairfax city, Virginia

Fairfax city is a county in Virginia.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,834/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $686K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and hot summers (highs around 82°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has wildfire risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Fairfax city has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a highly educated workforce (61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.