Fair Oaks, VA Area Guide

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Fair Oaks Area Facts

  • Fair Oaks has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fair Oaks crime rates are 57% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Fair Oaks is 35% higher than the Virginia average
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What Does Fair Oaks, VA Have to Offer? User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Fair Oaks is a town with lots of quaint attractions that you'll find interesting if you love if you and your friends are history buffs.

One of the main sites in the city is Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, where you'll learn about the legacy of the land. There are live animals ...Read More on site and tours that let you see how people lived in the area in centuries past. There are also overnight accommodations and dining services to give you a taste of the local fare.

Fair Oaks is also close to Fairfax, which has lots to see and do. The Children's Science Center Lab is an entertaining and educational experience that the entire family will love. When you're ready to take a break from your busy schedule and have a relaxing day, you can visit Red Door Spas for a rejuvenating facial or a new hairstyle.

Fair Oaks also has lots of great places to shop, including Fair Oaks Mall and Tysons Corner Center, which have several specialty shops with unique items. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fair Oaks? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pender Pet Caring Memorial Park
      Random Hills Park
      Ox Hill Battlefield Park
      Fair Oaks Park
      Carney Park
      Fair Ridge Park
      Dixie Hill Park
      Waples Mill Playground

      Entertainment

      Cinemark
      Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10
      National Firearms Museum
      Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center
      Harris Theatre
      Concert Hall
      Eagle Bank Arena

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Godiva Chocolatier
      Chick-fil-A
      Potbelly
      Ben & Jerry's
      Panera Bread
      Firehouse Subs
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fair Oaks? Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in Fair Oaks.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fair Oaks? The cost of living in Fair Oaks is 147/100 - which is 35% higher than Virginia.
      Fair Oaks
      147

      47% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fair Oaks? Fair Oaks crime rates are 819, which are 57% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      819 per 100k people

      64% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 123

      64% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fair Oaks? The median income in Fair Oaks is $112,281 which is 70% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $112,281103% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $57,14092% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fair Oaks a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Fair Oaks home prices? Fair Oaks home prices are $468,300 - which is 89% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $468,300154% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,945105% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      29% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Fair Oaks have good schools? The Fair Oaks graduation rate is 96% - which is 14% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Fair Oaks a good place to live? Fair Oaks has an overall rating of 83% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      8 total surveys

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