Near National AverageVery SafeFairfax County Public Schools
Median Income
$240,750
household / year
Median Home Value
$850,700
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$3,064
gross / month
Cost of Living
109
national avg = 100
Is Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County), VA a Good Place to Live?
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) is a small town of 7,504 in Virginia, with a median household income of $240,750
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is
9% above the national average.
Strengths:
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 108.6
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County)'s overall cost of living index is 108.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.
Metric
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County), VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$850,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$3,064
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
95.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$240,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County)'s violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
113.0 /100k
Property Crime
1530.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County), VA
National Avg
School District
Fairfax County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
141
—
Middle Schools
24
—
High Schools
28
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
75.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) sees average highs of 42.6°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.0 inches of snow per year.
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County)'s cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) roughly 9% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $850,700 and median rent is $3,064/month.
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County)'s violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1530.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) are operated by Fairfax County Public Schools.
The district has 141 elementary, 24 middle, and 28 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 75.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County), VA has a population of 7,504, a median household income of $240,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) averages 42.6°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 21.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County), VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 20120, 20121.
The population of Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia is 7,504 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County): cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $850,700, median household income $240,750, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.