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Living in Fairfax

The city had 5 schools in 2026. Fairfax is in the United States; its population was 25,026 in July 2026. In July 2026, 51.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 5,923 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Fairfax?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Fairfax.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$2,245 per month, while the median home value was US$722,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 69.9%, and the vacancy rate was 1.7% in July 2026.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Fairfax recurring monthly costs, € per month€1596Private kindergarten€163Utilities, 85 m² flat€65Fitness club€64Internet, 60 Mbps€53Mobile plan, 10 GB€39Transport pass€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly65.13 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fairfax (Wayback Machine capture 20251122023152)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited64.12 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fairfax (Wayback Machine capture 20251122023152)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,596 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fairfax (Wayback Machine capture 20251122023152)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB53.49 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fairfax (Wayback Machine capture 20251122023152)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass39.18 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo — Cost of Living in Fairfax (Wayback capture 20250105080216)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home162.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fairfax (Wayback Machine capture 20251122023152)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$2,245/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct1.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent1,973 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count787 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

28.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 7,660 people of 26,772 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$132,348 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Fairfax is 3.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Fairfax 3.3%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd132,348 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct89.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct96.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct0.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct2.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct6.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary4,346 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)5,023 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate3.27 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Fairfax. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Fairfax. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct90.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools5 schools4 Jul 2026NCES EDGE public school geocodes12Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct29.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio199 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents5,923 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate1,645 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Fairfax when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesFairfax highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Fairfax highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego1,073Fairfaxrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Safety City Violent Crime Count18 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute28.01 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct3.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport126 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportIAD3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport17 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Fairfax. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Fairfax.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Fairfax average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Fairfax average monthly precipitation, mm03060901208367988610910510890106898087JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Fairfax annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Fairfax is 6.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Fairfax 6.8252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.75 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202424Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.89 · Feb 7.83 · Mar 12.67 · Apr 19.33 · May 23.89 · Jun 28.39 · Jul 30.89 · Aug 30.17 · Sep 26.28 · Oct 19.89 · Nov 13.61 · Dec 8.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093738 (WASHINGTON DULLES INTL AP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.78 · Feb -2.94 · Mar 0.889 · Apr 6.22 · May 11.67 · Jun 16.61 · Jul 19.33 · Aug 18.44 · Sep 14.39 · Oct 7.39 · Nov 2 · Dec -1.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093738 (WASHINGTON DULLES INTL AP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1.1 · Feb 2.5 · Mar 6.8 · Apr 12.8 · May 17.8 · Jun 22.5 · Jul 25.1 · Aug 24.3 · Sep 20.3 · Oct 13.6 · Nov 7.8 · Dec 3.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 83.31 · Feb 66.55 · Mar 97.54 · Apr 86.11 · May 108.7 · Jun 104.9 · Jul 108.2 · Aug 89.92 · Sep 105.7 · Oct 89.15 · Nov 79.5 · Dec 87.12 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00448737 (VIENNA)14Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3146.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.45 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm957.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul25.29 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.72 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan5.3 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Oxford26,773 residentsParamus26,786 residentsCave Spring26,755 residentsOak Forest26,792 residentsStaunton26,801 residentsFranklin26,743 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Fairfax residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport71.4%Foreign residents28.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share14.52 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents7,660 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population1,186,590 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density1,656 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population26,772 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official

Is Fairfax a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker61%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 51–71%
Skilled employee70%strong on work, weak on safety · range 60–80%
Student58%strong on education, weak on work · range 47–69%
Family53%strong on family, weak on cost · range 43–63%
Retirement49%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–61%
Foreign residents7,660 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population26,772 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.06 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,973 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary4,346 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)5,023 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · www.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd722,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes69.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour70.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad30.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct16.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct14.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct68.41 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct77.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct8.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct62.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct94.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 20227,800,714 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 2022292 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus13,084 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct29.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct89.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Is Fairfax part of Washington, D.C.?

Fairfax is identified as a satellite of Washington, D.C.. It is about 23.2 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Satellite Of. Source18

Which comparable places record less crime than Fairfax?

20 places have a lower recorded property crime rate than Fairfax in this strictly source-matched cohort.

Fairfax: 3,303.2 offences/100k (2024).

Manassas Park — 764.1 offences/100k2024Vienna — 848.8 offences/100k2024Glenarden — 882.8 offences/100k2024Mount Airy — 1,023.5 offences/100k2024Dumfries — 1,102.8 offences/100k2024Gaithersburg — 1,312 offences/100k2024Falls Church — 1,520.2 offences/100k2024Rockville — 1,523.4 offences/100k2024

Only the same source family, offence definition, period, grain and denominator method are compared. This is recorded crime, not a claim about personal safety. Official source5

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Fairfax?

The median gross salary is 5,023 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Fairfax?

The unemployment rate is 3.27 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Fairfax?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.75 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Fairfax?

The published population is 26,772 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Fairfax?

7,660 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How much is public transport in Fairfax?

A monthly transport pass is 39.18 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Numbeo — Cost of Living in Fairfax (Wayback capture 20250105080216).

Is Fairfax a good place to live?

Fairfax may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Fairfax part of Washington, D.C.?

Fairfax is identified as a satellite of Washington, D.C.. It is about 23.2 km away by straight-line distance.

Which comparable places record less crime than Fairfax?

20 places have a lower recorded property crime rate than Fairfax in this strictly source-matched cohort. The comparison uses FBI CIUS Table 8 2024, period 2024, and does not compare across incompatible police definitions.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES EDGE public school geocodes nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-07-04
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  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
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  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  14. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  16. Numbeo — Cost of Living in Fairfax (Wayback capture 20250105080216) Numbeo · web.archive.org · checked 2026-08-01

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