What are the schools like in Fairfax Station, VA?

Fairfax Station is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The district operates 141 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, and 28 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Fairfax Station?

The median household income in Fairfax Station, VA is $211,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Fairfax Station, VA?

Fairfax Station has an average high temperature of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

Fairfax Station, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fairfax Station, VA affordable or expensive?

Fairfax Station's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairfax Station is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $816,100 and the median rent is $2,580 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fairfax Station, VA?

Fairfax Station has a violent crime rate of 113.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1530.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairfax Station, VA a Good Place to Live?

Fairfax Station is a small city of 12,277 in Virginia, with a median household income of $211,000 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Fairfax Station stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Fairfax Station is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fairfax Station 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

Fairfax Station's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairfax Station costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fairfax Station, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$816,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,580	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$211,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fairfax Station'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

Fairfax Station 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	Fairfax Station, 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	74.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairfax Station sees average highs of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairfax Station, VA
Average High — January	42.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Fairfax Station, VA	National Avg
Population	12,277	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	11.4%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Burke Centre, VA 2 mi Union Mill, VA 3 mi Kings Park West, VA 3 mi Braddock, VA 3 mi Clifton, VA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Fairfax Station

Fairfax Station, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22039

Fairfax Station vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairfax Station, VA affordable or expensive?

Fairfax Station's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fairfax Station roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $816,100 and median rent is $2,580/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairfax Station, VA?

Fairfax Station'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.

What are the schools like in Fairfax Station?

Public schools in Fairfax Station 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. 74.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fairfax Station, VA a good place to live?

Fairfax Station, VA has a population of 12,277, a median household income of $211,000, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fairfax Station?

Fairfax Station averages 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fairfax Station?

Fairfax Station, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22039.

What is the population of Fairfax Station?

The population of Fairfax Station, Virginia is 12,277 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairfax Station?

Key numbers for living in Fairfax Station: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $816,100, median household income $211,000, 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 Fairfax Station side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.