Fauquier County

VA · Pop. 151,272 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Fauquier County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 151,272.

$/Acre: $7,708

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 147.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.89%

Combined Sales Tax7.19%

Cost of Living Index101.5

Median Household Income$70,943

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,708

Median Home Price$578K

Acres for Sale4881

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,888 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)399 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K272

Property Crime /100K255

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak