Fairfax County, VA

County in Virginia, South · ranked on 44 metrics

Rank among US counties

Fairfax County, VA is a county in Virginia with a population of 1,175,940 (41st of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Household Income (4th of 3,093), Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%) (5th of 3,094), Median Income (4th of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,049th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,466th of 3,094).

Population
1.2M
41st highest of 3,094
Density
3,007.5
37th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
2.38%
1,255th highest of 3,094
Area
391
2,533rd highest of 3,094
Region
South
Virginia

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)12.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    1st of 2,916
  2. Median Household Income$153,637
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    4th of 3,093
  3. Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%)65.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    5th of 3,094
  4. Median Income$153,637
    Poorest Counties
    4th of 2,000
  5. Adults Who Smoke (%)8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 13th of 2,916
  6. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)96.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    15th of 3,094
  7. Adults with Obesity (%)23.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 28th of 2,916
  8. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)13.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 58th of 2,916
  9. Poverty Rate (%)5.94%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    106th of 3,094
  10. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)18.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 150th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$2,276
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,080th of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$732,800
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,049th of 3,092
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)28.9
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,466th of 3,094
  4. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,222
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,677th of 3,050
  5. Heating Degree Days per Year4,365
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,289th of 3,050
  6. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,057th of 2,916
  7. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)34.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 829th of 3,094
  8. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 704th of 2,916
  9. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)7.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 319th of 2,916
  10. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)14.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 306th of 2,916

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Strongest category Health (89), weakest Economics (65). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 17 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Montgomery County, PA90% similar
    Compared on 16 of 17
  2. Loudoun County, VA89% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17
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    Compared on 15 of 17
  4. Hunterdon County, NJ89% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17
  5. Morris County, NJ88% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17

Quick answers

What is the population of Fairfax County, VA?
Fairfax County, VA has a population of 1,175,940, 41st among 3,094 US counties.
What does Fairfax County, VA rank best at?
Among US counties, Fairfax County, VA ranks best for Median Household Income (4th of 3,093); Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%) (5th of 3,094); Median Income (4th of 2,000).
Where does Fairfax County, VA rank worst?
Fairfax County, VA ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,049th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,466th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Fairfax County, VA?
Rankodex ranks Fairfax County, VA on 44 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

44 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics