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Fairfax County
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Fairfax County is one of the most dynamic and diverse areas in Northern Virginia, blending historic sites, family-friendly suburbs, and modern cityscapes. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. makes it ideal for both commuting professionals and visitors looking to explore the region's rich heritage and amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
1,150,309
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.83°, -77.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
86
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$4,280
Local Cost
$2,630
Local Income
$5,100
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
12.7°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
0.8°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1117 mm
Internet Speed
222 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DAA
Distance
16 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 94/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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