Fairfax County

VA · Pop. 71,970 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Fairfax County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 71,970.

$/Acre: $3,608

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 60.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax6%

Cost of Living Index109.2

Median Household Income$79,719

Poverty Rate14.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,608

Median Home Price$231K

Acres for Sale2960

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,688 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)112 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K217

Property Crime /100K139

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate