Livability Score

83
/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 (4) A+
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bernie's Deli
Coffee Shop
Gathering Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
De Clieu Coffee
Coffee Shop
Senberry Açaí Bowls
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Shilla Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bombay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Chesapeake Bagel Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Barnes & Noble Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Harris Theatre
Theatre Arts
Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Eagle Bank Arena
Stadium
Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center
Museum
Cinema Arts
Cinema
Unknown Name
Museum
Bowl America
Bowling Alley
Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
Museum
National Firearms Museum
Museum
Cinemark
Cinema
Food and Drink (7) A-
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Freshëns
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Einstein Bagel Bros
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Halal Guys
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Peachwave
Sweets
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Woody's Ice Cream
Sweets
The Auld Shebeen
Bar
Potbelly
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Potbelly
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Kabob Corner
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Unknown Name
Community Centre
World Gym
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Discover Kung fu
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Athletic Potential Studio
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Colony Park Community Association
Community Centre
Halo Fitness Experience
Gym
Capital Gymnastic
Gym
Olympus Gym & Fitness Center
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Commons Community Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Oaks Commmunity Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
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Community Centre
Woods Community Center
Community Centre
Truro Homes Association
Community Centre
Landings Commmunity Center
Community Centre
Pozez Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Giant
Grocery Store
Victoria's Cakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Americana Grocery
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Sultan Turkish Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Amity Halal Market
Butcher
H Mart
Grocery Store
Burke Centre Shopping Center
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Green Acres Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Clock Tower
Park
Unknown Name
Park
University Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
School Street Park
Park
Oak Tree
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Eleven Oaks Commons
Park
Oak Tree
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Ted Grefe Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Providence Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Old Town Square
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (1) D-
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
University Mall
Mall
The Amazing Comic Shop
Books
Fairfax Memorial Park Flower Shoppe
Florist
Patriot Pawsabilities
Pets
Twins Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Fairfax Comics & Gaming
Toys
Unknown Name
Florist
Ground Gaia
Gift Shop
Commonwealth Dry Goods
Convenience Store
The Standard Barbershop
Hairdresser
Penny Pinchers Jewelry and Coins
Fashion
Mode on Main by Mara
Clothing
Royal Food Mart
Convenience Store
Joy Unlimited
Books
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shoes 4 Comfort
Shoes
Diva Nails
Hairdresser
Legend Barber
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Burlington
Department Store
Hallmark
Gift Shop
DSW
Shoes
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in George Mason.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations A+
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
GMU Campus
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Workers Taking Public Transit
4.8% C+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in George Mason is 160/100 - which is 47% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

George Mason crime rates are 1,069 per 100k, which is 45% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
939 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
130 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in George Mason is $124,005 - which is 87% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$124,005 A+
Unemployment Rate
8.9% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Police & Safety Headquarters
Police
Sunrise at George Mason
Nursing Home
Inova Emergency Room – Fairfax
Clinic
Unknown Name
Hospital
INOVA Emergency Room
Hospital
Fairfax County Fire Marshal
Fire Station
Karis Dental
Dentist
Fairfax County Fire Chief
Fire Station
Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department - Station Number 3
Fire Station
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Court Services Division
Police
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Headquarters
Fire Station
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Confinement and Support Services Division
Police
Belite Medical Center
Doctor
Fairfax County Police Victim Services Section
Police
Fairfax County Police Annex
Police
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Administrative Services Division
Police
Fairfax County Police Headquarters
Police
Unknown Name
Police
Virginia State Police Division 7 Headquarters, Area 9 Office, and Area 48 Office
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Joseph Willard Health Clinic
Clinic
Unknown Name
Nursing Home
Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Fairfax City Police Station
Police
Unknown Name
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A

George Mason home prices are $588,300 - which is 137% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$588,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The George Mason graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
St Anthony Academy
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.P
Oak View Elementary
Truro Preschool & Kindergarten
Fairfax Juvenile Detention Home
Laurel Ridge Elementary
Fairfax Villa Elementary
Olde Creek Elementary
Daniels Run Elementary
St Leo The Great School
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
Leport Montessori Fairfax
Bonnie Brae Elementary
Little Run Elementary
Fairfax High School Academy
Gesher Jewish Day School
Mantua Elementary
Providence Elementary
The New School Of Northern Virginia
Fairview Elementary
Mosby Woods Elementary
Canterbury Woods Elementary
Best Academy
Appletree School
Wakefield Forest Elementary
High Schools (0) F
St Anthony Academy
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.P
Robinson Secondary
Fairfax County Adult High
Woodson High
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
Paul Vi Catholic High School
Fairfax High
The Kellar School Of Inova Kellar Center
The New School Of Northern Virginia
Lake Braddock Secondary
Best Academy
The Gw Community School
Oakton High
Pinnacle Academy
Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy
Palm Tree School
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ratings A-

George Mason has an overall rating of 78% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes D-
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  • George Mason has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • George Mason crime rates are 45% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in George Mason is 47% higher than the Virginia average

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George Mason, VA: Small college town close to DC metro life 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) George Mason, VA or more specifically--Fairfax County; is a major college town that is home to George Mason University; and as you might expect, most of the population is either attending, employed by or somehow associated with the local university. The unemployment rate is extre ...Read More mely low and there are many global companies that have headquartered or have major presence in the area. Since it’s also really close to the DC metro area, housing is a bit higher than the national average--with simple studios going for more than $1200 a month. This is definitely cost-prohibitive for penny-pinching students attending the local university and hence, the reason you will find most of them living in campus housing. Since it is primarily a college town, you also will find that incomes and education levels for the local George Mason population tend to also trend higher than average, which probably also contributes to the exorbitantly-priced housing market. The primary schools are among some of the best in the area and nation and the population does skew more affluent than national averages. There are also many global companies in the area, like Another probable factor is that the city is a DC suburb and everything in close proximity to the nation’s capital is pretty much expensive.
I moved here for my job at the university about a year ago and love the area. It’s close enough to DC to go and enjoy all the amenities you would normally associate with a large metro area, like: the clubs, concerts, restaurants, malls, hotels, night clubs, museums, theater shows and other assorted entertainment venues, but when you want to unwind from the frenzy of the awful traffic and recharge with the quiet ambiance of small cafes and coffee shops, somewhat slower traffic and just a more manageable pace of life, then George Mason is great for that. With an official population of less than 10,000; the locals are friendly and tight-knit.
Living here is like having the best of both worlds. Read Less
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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Green Acres Playground
      Unknown Name
      Clock Tower
      Unknown Name
      University Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Harris Theatre
      Concert Hall
      Eagle Bank Arena
      Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center
      Cinema Arts
      Unknown Name
      Bowl America
      Fairfax Station Railroad Museum

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Freshëns
      Panera Bread
      Steak 'n Shake
      Einstein Bagel Bros
      Subway
      The Halal Guys

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in George Mason? Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in George Mason.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      19%

      16% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in George Mason? The cost of living in George Mason is 160/100 - which is 47% higher than Virginia.
      George Mason
      160

      60% 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 George Mason? George Mason crime rates are 1,069, which are 45% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,069 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 94

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in George Mason? The median income in George Mason is $124,005 which is 87% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $124,005124% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,55811% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      91% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are George Mason home prices? George Mason home prices are $588,300 - which is 137% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $588,300219% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,925103% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does George Mason have good schools? The George Mason graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is George Mason a good place to live? George Mason has an overall rating of 78% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      1 total surveys

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