Washington, DC metro relocation guide
Moving to Fairfax, VA
$722,600Median home value
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About Fairfax
The City of Fairfax is an independent city enclave within Fairfax County, with a historic downtown around the old courthouse. Brick colonials and newer townhomes sit minutes from George Mason University. Residents get small-city services, a real Main Street, and a central Northern Virginia location.
Home prices in Fairfax
The median home value in Fairfax is $722,600.
Top places in Fairfax
- Old Town Fairfax — historic downtown with shops and dining.
- Fairfax County Courthouse historic district.
- George Mason University — in adjacent Fairfax County.
- Van Dyck Park — pool, trails, and amphitheater.
- Fair Oaks Mall — shopping ~10 min west.
Commuting from Fairfax
- Washington Dulles International, ~25 min; Reagan National ~30 min.
- Metro Orange Line from nearby Vienna station.
- US-29/50, I-66, and VA-123 are the main highways.
Fairfax FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fairfax, VA?
The median home value in Fairfax is $722,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Fairfax, VA?
Washington Dulles International, ~25 min; Reagan National ~30 min.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.