Fairfax, Virginia is a vibrant city in Northern Virginia located just outside Washington, D.C. Known for its rich history, excellent schools, and strong sense of community, Fairfax offers a mix of suburban charm and urban convenience. The city features historic sites, lively shopping and dining areas, parks, and cultural attractions, while also serving as a hub for government, technology, and education industries. With easy access to major highways and the nation’s capital, Fairfax is a popular place for families, professionals, and students alike.
24,478 people live in Fairfax, where the median age is 37.3 and the average individual income is $62,800. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
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There's plenty to do around Fairfax, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Le Papiyon Chocolatier, Dolcemente Pastries, and Mode on Main by Mara.
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| Dining · $$$$ | 0.57 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.07 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.6 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.6 miles | 25 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.58 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.63 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.5 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.51 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.66 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.66 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.47 miles | 23 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.66 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.66 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.74 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.03 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.54 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.43 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.8 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.53 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.07 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.66 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.04 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.38 miles | 47 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.66 miles | 24 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Fairfax has 9,158 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fairfax do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 24,478 people call Fairfax home. The population density is 3,922.47 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
Median Age
Men vs Women
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