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