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Fairfax Station Area Facts

  • Fairfax Station has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Fairfax Station crime rates are 62% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Fairfax Station is 60% higher than the Virginia average
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NOVA is Great! User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I think living in Fairfax Station, VA was a great place to be while starting my career. It is full of other young graduates looking to make their mark on the world. Its proximity to Washington D.C. means that there is always something to do. Fairfax Station itself has a great dow ...Read More ntown area full of funky shop and local restaurants. It can get a little crowded on the weekends, but that is only because it is one of the best areas in Fairfax. This makes it an ideal place to be at any time during the week!

I do not think it is an ideal location for a family, but I do know people who grew up in the city and went to local high schools. It has an urban feel, but there is a distinct community feeling as well. Overall, I think this town has a great vibe for those who are just entering the work force as its affordable and vibrant. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairfax Station? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Middleridge Park
      Woodglen Lake Park
      Barton Lake Park
      Popes Head Park
      Whitfield Green Community Park
      Whitfield Green Community Park
      Brimstone Park
      Country Club View Park

      Entertainment

      Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
      Bowl America
      Eagle Bank Arena
      Concert Hall
      Harris Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Big Bite
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Virginia ABC
      Chipotle
      Five Guys
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairfax Station? Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Fairfax Station.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairfax Station? The cost of living in Fairfax Station is 174/100 - which is 60% higher than Virginia.
      Fairfax Station
      174

      74% 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 Fairfax Station? Fairfax Station crime rates are 722, which are 62% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      722 per 100k people

      68% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 139  

      68% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fairfax Station? The median income in Fairfax Station is $179,651 which is 172% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $179,651225% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $70,859138% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairfax Station a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Integrated Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy

      A+ Housing

      What are Fairfax Station home prices? Fairfax Station home prices are $682,800 - which is 175% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $682,800270% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,293142% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      47% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

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

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      82%

      72% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Fairfax Station a good place to live? Fairfax Station has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      2 total surveys

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