Fairfax city, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51600 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 25,026 #1,664 / 3,222
48th
Median Household Income $132,348 +76.1% #26 / 3,222
99th
Median Age 36.6 years -5.9% #2,806 / 3,222
13th
Median Home Value $722,600 +156.3% #47 / 3,222
99th
Median Gross Rent $2,245 +93.0% #16 / 3,222
100th
Poverty Rate 9.1% -27.8% #593 / 3,222
82th

Demographics

Fairfax city has a population of 25,026, making it the #1,664 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

69.4%
Native Born
30.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Fairfax city is $132,348, ranking #26 out of 3,222 counties — 76.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.

Median Household Income
$132,348 +76.1% vs nat'l
Rank #26 of 3,222
99th percentile
Per Capita Income
$63,647 +54.3% vs nat'l
Rank #46 of 3,222
99th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.1% −27.8% vs nat'l
Rank #593 of 3,222
82th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.3% −38.6% vs nat'l
Rank #836 of 3,222
74th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
62.4% +85.0% vs nat'l
Rank #16 of 3,222
100th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.5 min +14.1% vs nat'l
Rank #664 of 3,222
79th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Fairfax city is $722,600 (+156.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,245/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.9%.

Median Home Value
$722,600 +156.3% vs nat'l
Rank #47 of 3,222
99th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$2,245 +93.0% vs nat'l
Rank #16 of 3,222
100th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.9% +8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,304 of 3,222
29th percentile
69.9% Homeownership

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Health

91.5% of residents in Fairfax city have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.

91.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.5% −0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,817 of 3,222
44th percentile

About Fairfax city, Virginia

Fairfax city, Virginia has a total population of 25,026, making it the 1,664th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fairfax city is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Fairfax city is $132,348, which ranks #26 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 76.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.

The median home value in Fairfax city is $722,600, 156.3% above the national median. Renters in Fairfax city pay a median gross rent of $2,245 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Fairfax city, 62.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.5 min.

Fairfax city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.9%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (18.4%).

All data for Fairfax city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.