Fair Oaks, VA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Fairfax County · Virginia
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Fair Oaks based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
35,472
2023 ACS
Median Income
$119,387
2023
Median Home Value
$580,500
2023
Median Rent
$2,242
2023
Median Age
35.3
Unemployment
5.4%
Cost of Living Index
199.1
100 = national avg
Fair Oaks is a city in Fairfax County, Virginia, with a population of 35,472 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Fair Oaks is one of the communities in Virginia.
The median household income in Fair Oaks is $119,387, and the median home value is $580,500. The cost of living index is 199.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,242 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, and the median age is 35.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
35,472
Male
17,308
48.8%
Female
18,164
51.2%
Median Age
35.3
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
48.7%
High School or Higher
54.5%
Foreign Born
36.5%
Veterans
3.6%
Married
41.7%
Avg Household Size
2.3
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.677
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
44.4%
Foreign Born
36.5%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
10.9%
3,877 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
89.1%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
33,352
English Only
56.7%
#1 Non-English Language
Korean
2,928 speakers
Limited English
14.2%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
85.8%
Limited English Proficiency
14.2%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
1,293
3.6% of population
Disability Rate
31.9%
413 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$104,708
Unemployment Rate
7.3%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
1,129
87.3%
Female Veterans
164
12.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$104,708
Non-Veteran Income
$65,842
Difference
$38,866
59.0% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
413
Without Disability
880
Disability Rate
31.9%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
18,824
#1 Ancestry
German
8.2% (2,902)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
7.5% (2,676)
#3 Ancestry
English
6.2% (2,188)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
15,441
Family Households
8,352
54.1%
Married Couples
6,727
43.6%
Non-Family Households
7,089
45.9%
Single Mother Households
1,146
7.4%
Single Father Households
479
3.1%
Living Alone
5,313
34.4%
Children Under 18
Total Children
6,501
In Married Couple
5,618
86.4%
With Single Mother
725
11.2%
With Single Father
158
2.4%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$154,468
Married Couple Income
$167,185
Single Mother Income
$103,500
Single Father Income
$123,578
Avg Family Size
2.3
Avg Non-Family Size
2.1
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
568
Grandparents Responsible
26
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$119,387
+63% vs national
Per Capita Income
$66,370
+79% vs national
Poverty Rate
5.5%
-60% vs national
Gini Index
0.3984
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.4%
+4% vs national
SNAP Recipients
1.9%
of households
How Fair Oaks Compares
Fair Oaks vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Fair Oaks is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Fair Oaks, VA has a median household income of $119,387, making it the 2,803rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fair Oaks has a higher median household income than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Fair Oaks, VA has a per capita income of $66,370, making it the 1,912th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fair Oaks has a higher per capita income than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Fair Oaks, VA has a poverty rate of 5.5%, making it the 23,159th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Fair Oaks has a higher poverty rate than 26% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Fair Oaks, VA has a unemployment rate of 5.4%, making it the 10,625th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Fair Oaks has a higher unemployment rate than 66% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Fair Oaks. The median household income here is $119,387.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
+20% vs VA avg
Labor Force
22,985
Employed
21,597
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
48.7%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
54.5%
of adults 25+
Median Age
35.3
Work from Home
26.8%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Lawyers
Top Median Wage
$191.9K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
199.1
100 = national avg
+99.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$87,589
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$207,029
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,015
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,246
per month
The median household income in Fair Oaks, VA is $119,387, which is 63.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $66,370. The poverty rate of 5.5% is lower than the VA state average of 12.2%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3984, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 22,985. 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 64.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 199.1, which is 99.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 268.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $87,589 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$510,500
Median List Price
$475,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$346
Days on Market
60
Active Inventory
25
Months of Supply
1.3
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
25.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
63.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.8%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
20
New Listings
23
Pending Sales
22
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$346
Median List $/SF
$365
Fair Oaks vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Fair Oaks is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Fair Oaks, VA has a median home value of $580,500, making it the 2,328th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Fair Oaks has a higher median home value than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Fair Oaks, VA has a median rent of $2,242, making it the 1,041st highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Fair Oaks has a higher median rent than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Fair Oaks, VA has a price per square foot of $346, making it the 2,651st highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Fair Oaks has a higher price per square foot than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Fair Oaks, VA has a rent burden of 22.5%, making it the 5,647th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Fair Oaks has a higher rent burden than 74% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$580,500
Median Rent
$2,242
Total Housing Units
16,021
Vacancy Rate
3.6%
Owner Occupied
44.0%
Renter Occupied
56.0%
Median Property Tax
$5,907
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,548
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$5,907
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.02%
of home value
Median Home Value
$580,500
Estimated Mean Tax
$6,084
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,907) by the median home value ($580,500). In Fair Oaks, VA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.02%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Fair Oaks, VA is $510,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 60 days on the market. 25.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $346. The median rent is $2,242 per month (Census ACS). About 44.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1998. There are 16,021 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,907. The effective tax rate is 1.02%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Fair Oaks. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.7
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
59.4
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
18
Public Assistance
$165.6M
Individual Assistance
$4.4M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $162.2M | $4.3M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm(s) | Jul 2012 | $167K | — |
| The Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Severe Storm | Nov 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $3.2M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | $31K | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $90K |
| Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record … → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Feb 2000 | — | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Ice Conditions → | Freezing | Jan 1977 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
| Dr-4513 | Unknown | — | — | $9K |
Showing 20 of 22 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,486
Total Claims Paid
$16,492,039
Avg Claim Payout
$11,098
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,031,536
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.72
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $919,036 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $112,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fair Oaks has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 1,486 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $165,606,511 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,409,209 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
22.4%
13.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.1%
3.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.2%
Arthritis
16.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
13.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
19.7%
Mobility
7.0%
Cognitive
10.6%
Hearing
3.8%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
4.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Fair Oaks has an obesity rate of 22.4%, which is 13.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Reston Hospital Center | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti | 8.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Novant Prince William Medical Center | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
64.1%
-19% vs national
Public Transit
1.6%
+76% vs national
Work From Home
26.8%
+188% vs national
Carpool
3.7%
Walk / Bike
2.8%
combined
How Fair Oaks's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Fair Oaks, VA covers travel times and transportation modes. 64.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 26.8% work from home, which is above the VA state average of 12.1%. Public transit is used by 1.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 3.7% of workers carpool. 2.7% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
97.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
92.6%
of households
No Internet
1.6%
of households
Total Households
15,441
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
99.3%
of households
Smartphone
96.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
96.0%
of households
Tablet
78.5%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.4¢
per kWh
-24% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.7¢
per kWh
-44% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
9.0¢
per kWh
-24% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$149
residential
+1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
16% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Virginia averages 14.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $149. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Fair Oaks vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
97.8% of households in Fair Oaks have broadband internet access. 92.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 1.6% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Fair Oaks is located in Fairfax County, VA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Fair Oaks.
Election Overview
Source: Fairfax County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
386,438
66.1%
GOP Votes
181,895
31.1%
Total Votes
584,387
Margin
D+35.0%
Shift from 2020
R+6.9pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 386,438 | 181,895 | 584,387 | 66.1% | 31.1% | D+35.0 |
| 2020 | 419,943 | 168,401 | 600,823 | 69.9% | 28.0% | D+41.9 |
| 2016 | 354,485 | 157,837 | 542,858 | 65.3% | 29.1% | D+36.2 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Fairfax County recorded 584,387 total votes. Democrats won the county with 66.1% of the vote compared to 31.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+35.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Fairfax County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
31
Total Population
885,569
Avg Median Income
-$21,345,407
Avg Home Value
-$20,777,963
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20111 | 38,153 | $109,785 | $449,400 | $2,020 | 16.4 |
| 20120 | 42,917 | $149,844 | $620,100 | $2,244 | 18.0 |
| 20121 | 27,507 | $133,024 | $488,200 | $2,240 | 8.7 |
| 20124 | 14,557 | $218,942 | $870,200 | $2,307 | 21.7 |
| 20151 | 22,502 | $143,422 | $647,400 | $2,245 | 15.9 |
| 20152 | 36,453 | $191,392 | $708,400 | $2,853 | 13.3 |
| 20166 | 13,854 | $135,246 | $576,400 | $2,227 | 27.2 |
| 20170 | 43,372 | $157,875 | $625,600 | $2,224 | 8.8 |
| 20171 | 50,796 | $166,154 | $770,200 | $2,276 | 11.6 |
| 20190 | 22,092 | $126,928 | $568,500 | $2,241 | 4.4 |
| 20191 | 30,077 | $141,019 | $616,700 | $1,983 | 7.8 |
| 20194 | 12,334 | $166,423 | $792,200 | $2,303 | 3.1 |
| 22003 | 58,154 | $134,109 | $694,300 | $1,988 | 12.6 |
| 22015 | 44,730 | $166,016 | $666,500 | $2,441 | 8.5 |
| 22027 | 1,781 | $250,001 | $1,041,900 | N/A | 0.6 |
| 22030 | 60,855 | $139,885 | $700,700 | $2,242 | 19.4 |
| 22031 | 36,586 | $129,743 | $710,400 | $2,267 | 7.1 |
| 22032 | 29,172 | $175,913 | $736,500 | $2,269 | 7.2 |
| 22033 | 38,676 | $134,532 | $621,600 | $2,253 | 7.8 |
| 22035 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 22039 | 19,034 | $250,001 | $973,800 | $2,426 | 23.6 |
| 22042 | 34,631 | $135,578 | $666,700 | $2,178 | 6.4 |
| 22043 | 25,658 | $143,836 | $868,600 | $2,136 | 4.7 |
| 22046 | 18,117 | $175,446 | $963,600 | $2,216 | 2.7 |
| 22102 | 28,577 | $153,816 | $1,003,700 | $2,471 | 12.3 |
| 22124 | 18,915 | $216,712 | $979,900 | $2,469 | 10.3 |
| 22151 | 17,376 | $160,187 | $636,200 | $2,502 | 5.1 |
| 22152 | 29,066 | $159,557 | $620,200 | $2,495 | 6.0 |
| 22180 | 26,506 | $181,467 | $916,900 | $2,335 | 5.9 |
| 22181 | 15,529 | $212,156 | $928,400 | $2,756 | 5.6 |
| 22182 | 27,592 | $200,038 | $1,086,600 | $2,618 | 12.5 |
Fair Oaks, VA has 31 ZIP codes with a combined population of 885,569. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$21,345,407. The average median home value is -$20,777,963. The average median monthly rent is -$43,008,584.
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