Fairfax County, Virginia Housing Market
In Fairfax County, Virginia, the median home value is $732,800, with a median monthly rent of $2,276. This places Fairfax County at #44 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #5 within Virginia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $2,265
- Establishments: 38,464
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 740
- Multi-family: 2,122
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 477,681 (avg $169,203)
- Outflow: 474,997 (avg $170,253)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Fairfax County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22066 | 261.8 | +4.45% | 2025 |
| 2 | 20191 | 327.9 | -6.43% | 2025 |
| 3 | 22182 | 342.2 | +12.20% | 2025 |
| 4 | 22181 | 361.3 | +14.26% | 2025 |
| 5 | 22180 | 392.3 | +7.13% | 2025 |
| 6 | 20124 | 288.7 | +10.57% | 2025 |
| 7 | 20171 | 298.6 | +7.56% | 2025 |
| 8 | 22039 | 280.0 | +5.21% | 2025 |
| 9 | 22043 | 386.3 | +4.50% | 2025 |
| 10 | 22046 | 382.1 | +10.61% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Fairfax County | Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $732,800 | $295,807 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,276 | $1,169 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.6% | 70.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.8 | 20.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Fairfax County is 147.7% above the Virginia state average and 221.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $2,276/month is 94.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.8, Fairfax County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Fairfax County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.6%, compared to 70.8% in Virginia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria city | Virginia | $735,100 | $2,089 |
| Blaine County | Idaho | $735,300 | $1,338 |
| District of Columbia | District of Columbia | $737,100 | $1,954 |
| Middlesex County | Massachusetts | $727,800 | $2,201 |
| Ouray County | Colorado | $739,800 | $1,786 |
Other Counties in Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria city | $735,100 | $2,089 | 42.1% |
| Fairfax city | $722,600 | $2,245 | 69.9% |
| Loudoun County | $743,800 | $2,386 | 77.9% |
| Fauquier County | $573,700 | $1,613 | 78.8% |
| Arlington County | $895,000 | $2,322 | 41.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).