Livability Score

87
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
De Clieu Coffee
Coffee Shop
Senberry Açaí Bowls
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Shilla Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bernie's Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bombay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gathering Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Barnes & Noble Cafe
Coffee Shop
Simply Social Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Crepes & Karak Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffe Amouri
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Colada Shop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Unknown Name
Museum
Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center
Museum
Cinema Arts
Cinema
Harris Theatre
Theatre Arts
Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Eagle Bank Arena
Stadium
National Firearms Museum
Museum
Hunter House at Nottoway Park
Museum
Cinemark
Cinema
Bowl America
Bowling Alley
Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10
Cinema
Freeman Store & Museum
Museum
The Caboose
Attraction
Freeman House Historic Site
Attraction
Angelika Film Center & Café
Cinema
Food and Drink (40) C+
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Potbelly
Fast Food
The Auld Shebeen
Bar
Woody's Ice Cream
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Freddy's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
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Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Honey Baked Ham
Fast Food
Kabob Corner
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Robeks
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Zoës Kitchen
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
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Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (12) A+
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Community Centre
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Community Centre
Discover Kung fu
Gym
World Gym
Gym
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Community Centre
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Community Centre
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Planet Fitness
Gym
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Community Centre
Athletic Potential Studio
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Providence Community Center
Community Centre
Pozez Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
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Community Centre
Truro Homes Association
Community Centre
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Community Centre
Penderbrook Community Center
Community Centre
Colony Park Community Association
Community Centre
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Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Halo Fitness Experience
Gym
Capital Gymnastic
Gym
Spark Yoga
Gym
Olympus Gym & Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (11) C-
Safeway
Grocery Store
Victoria's Cakery
Bakery
Sultan Turkish Market
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Americana Grocery
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Amity Halal Market
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Yas Bakery
Bakery
Praline Bakery
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Burke Centre Shopping Center
Grocery Store
Greenheart
Health Food
Best Buns
Bakery
Parks (47) A+
Van Dyck Park
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Playground
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Park
Bells Bird Sanctuary Park
Park
Old Town Square
Park
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Park
Shiloh Street Park
Park
Ashby Pond Conservatory
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Pat Rodio Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Stafford Drive Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cobbdale Park
Park
Stafford East Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Dale Lestina Park
Park
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Playground
Ranger Road Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Park
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Playground
Shops (57) A+
Shoes 4 Comfort
Shoes
Diva Nails
Hairdresser
Legend Barber
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
BIP Contemporary Furniture
Furniture
Twins Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
On the Run
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Florist
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Joy Unlimited
Books
Fairfax Comics & Gaming
Toys
Ground Gaia
Gift Shop
Penny Pinchers Jewelry and Coins
Fashion
The Standard Barbershop
Hairdresser
Mode on Main by Mara
Clothing
Commonwealth Dry Goods
Convenience Store
Royal Food Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Visual Health
Optician
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Home Entertainment
Electronics
EZ Hair
Hairdresser
Spokes Etc.
Bicycle
Sprint
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in Fairfax.
Public Transit Stops (170)
Stops & Stations A+
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Workers Taking Public Transit
6.4% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fairfax is 159/100 - which is 46% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Fairfax crime rates are 811 per 100k, which is 58% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
712 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
98 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Fairfax is $109,708 - which is 66% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$109,708 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fairfax City Police Station
Police
Unknown Name
Police
Joseph Willard Health Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Belite Medical Center
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Administrative Services Division
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
City of Fairfax Fire Station Number 33
Fire Station
Patient First
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fairfax County Fire Chief
Fire Station
Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department - Station Number 3
Fire Station
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Headquarters
Fire Station
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Court Services Division
Police
Fairfax County Police Annex
Police
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Confinement and Support Services Division
Police
Fairfax County Police Victim Services Section
Police
Fairfax County Police Headquarters
Police
Fairfax Surgical Center
Clinic
Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Unknown Name
Nursing Home
Fairfax County Health Clinic
Clinic
Fairfax County Fire Marshal
Fire Station
Sunrise at George Mason
Nursing Home
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A-

Fairfax home prices are $587,000 - which is 136% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$587,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Fairfax graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
82% A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (33) A
St Leo The Great School
Daniels Run Elementary
St Anthony Academy
Truro Preschool & Kindergarten
Fairfax High School Academy
Leport Montessori Fairfax
Fairfax Juvenile Detention Home
Mosby Woods Elementary
Fairfax Villa Elementary
Providence Elementary
The New School Of Northern Virginia
Appletree School
Oakton Elementary
Olde Creek Elementary
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.P
Merritt Academy
Mantua Elementary
Pinnacle Academy
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
Oak View Elementary
Little Run Elementary
Marshall Road Elementary
Laurel Ridge Elementary
Gesher Jewish Day School
Hunter Mill Montessori School
High Schools (11) D-
St Anthony Academy
Fairfax High
Paul Vi Catholic High School
Woodson High
Fairfax County Adult High
The New School Of Northern Virginia
The Kellar School Of Inova Kellar Center
Oakton High
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.P
Pinnacle Academy
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
Robinson Secondary
Palm Tree School
Madison High
Vienna Adventist Academy
Best Academy
The Gw Community School
Dominion Christian School
Lake Braddock Secondary
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ratings B

Fairfax has an overall rating of 73% from 22 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (21)
From AreaVibes A-
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Wanna avoid expensive living and long waits in traffic? 3.5 rating By REDCELTNATCAP ( Oct 19, 2014) Then do not come to the northern Virginia area. Let me first start by saying, if you have money and don't mind traffic (we do have the best sports radio in the country, Go Skins!) then Fairfax is a great place to live. Especially for families. Education here is top notch and has ...Read More some of the top rated public schools in the nation. (I did not grow up here so thats based off what i've read).

The weather is is typical Virginia weather, all four seasons come and go. Sometimes their are mild seasons, sometimes they are extreme. I would say a good guestimate is every five years or so you'll get a heavy winter with lots of snow (YAY White Christmas!), yet other years you'll get a couple dustings. Same with summer. Fall is always pretty. The great thing about Fairfax and Nova in general is they have just about every store you can think or have ever heard of. Most importantly, Trader Joe's. But seriously the only chains I have yet to see in this area are more southern style food chains like Bojangles. Nova has everything.

The only attraction Fairfax has is a gun museum. Seriously, I think their may be a few old houses that are "historical" but not much else. But don't worry, if your near D.C. attractions aren't far. Same with nightlife, Fairfax has a couple bars but if you wanna hit the bar scene then check out Arlington or D.C. They have tons of bars within walking distance and its not a far drive to either at night, or take the metro which is about 45 to an 1 hour trip from Fairfax.

Food here is good, lots of cool restaurants. Literally every type of cuisine, except my favorite...southern cooking! Some local breweries too. One of the great things about Nova is if your tired of the traffic and city vibe of the D.C. metropolitan area, literally drive about 30 mins west and it feels like your in a different state. The rest of VA is country, with beautiful mountains which are great for hiking, some nearby ski resorts, and parks as well. Nova itself has a good amount of parks as well.

Housing is stupid expensive. Im a student so I don't know what an average house costs, but I imagine its really expensive. I pay rent and its hard to find a decent ROOM for less than 700 utilities included. A small three bed town house is gonna cost upwards of $2200 a month. These are decent places I am describing, just your standard living space for a college student or young professional, nothing special but do not expect hardwood floors, a big garage, and a fireplace for this price.

Traffic sucks. It takes me about 12 minutes to get to my job about 7 miles away with no traffic late at night. With traffic during rush hour, anywhere from 30-40 minutes easily. If your going to D.C., expect longer or take the metro. Driving a motorcycle here is scary, people still do it and many are fine but the whole D.C. metropolitan area is not the best place to own a motorcycle due to the congestion. Like I said, great sports radio!

The community is nice. Lots of diversity here. You have your nice people and not so nice people, just don't expect southern hospitality but people aren't what I would call rude unless their driving.

You can't really do a review of just Fairfax because all of northern va is very condensed and connected. Just wanted to make that clear. Overall NOVA is a great place if you have the money. I myself prefer something less expensive, with less traffic, better nightlife in my immediate area, and more privacy. Thats why I have rated it three stars but for many NOVA and Fairfax in general is a great place to live. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairfax? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Van Dyck Park
      Unknown Name
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      Bells Bird Sanctuary Park
      Old Town Square
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center
      Cinema Arts
      Harris Theatre
      Concert Hall
      Eagle Bank Arena
      National Firearms Museum
      Hunter House at Nottoway Park

      Food & Drink

      Virginia ABC
      Potbelly
      The Auld Shebeen
      Woody's Ice Cream
      Dunkin'
      Baskin-Robbins
      Freddy's
      Panera Bread

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairfax? Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in Fairfax.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairfax? The cost of living in Fairfax is 159/100 - which is 46% higher than Virginia.
      Fairfax
      159

      59% 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? Fairfax crime rates are 811, which are 58% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      811 per 100k people

      65% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 124

      65% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fairfax? The median income in Fairfax is $109,708 which is 66% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $109,70898% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,48879% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      INOVA Emergency Room

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Belite Medical Center

      A- Housing

      What are Fairfax home prices? Fairfax home prices are $587,000 - which is 136% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $587,000218% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,82292% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Fairfax have good schools? The Fairfax graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      82%

      72% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Fairfax a good place to live? Fairfax has an overall rating of 73% from 22 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      22 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      21 total surveys

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