Moving to Fairfax (city), VA

About Fairfax (city)

Fairfax ( FAIR-faks) is an independent city in Virginia and the county seat of Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,146. Fairfax is part of both the Washington metropolitan area and Northern Virginia regions.

Home prices in Fairfax (city)

The median list in Fairfax (city) is $700,990.

Top places in Fairfax (city)

• Old Town Fairfax / Main Street — historic downtown with shops, restaurants, and the courthouse complex.
• Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center — local history in a former schoolhouse.
• Historic Fairfax County Courthouse — 1800 courthouse anchoring the downtown historic district.
• Van Dyck Park — city park with pool, trails, and amphitheater.
• George Mason University — major public research university just east of the city line.

Commuting from Fairfax (city)

• No in-city Metro station. Nearest: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU (Orange Line, ~10 minutes east) or Dunn Loring-Merrifield.
• CUE bus connects the city to Vienna Metro; I-66 runs just north of the city.
• Approximate drive to downtown DC: 30–40 minutes (approximate).

Schools in Fairfax (city)

Public schools: Fairfax County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Fairfax (city) FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Fairfax (city), VA?
  The median list in Fairfax (city) is $700,990. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Fairfax (city), VA?
  No in-city Metro station. Nearest: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU (Orange Line, ~10 minutes east) or Dunn Loring-Merrifield.
• Which school district serves Fairfax (city), VA?
  Fairfax (city) is served by Fairfax County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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