salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.2 minutes each way. Most homes (94.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 74.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $117,600 a year. That is $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 170 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fairfax Station?
Share of households by yearly income. 82.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fairfax Station
| Size | Fairfax Station | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $3,042 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,990 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fairfax Station overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fairfax Station, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fairfax Station
Life in Fairfax Station
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairfax Station?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,284 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $897,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $89,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fairfax Station, VA?
Renting in Fairfax Station costs a median of about $2,940 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Fairfax Station?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $117,600 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairfax Station cheap or expensive?
Fairfax Station is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $228,884. It ranks 170th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fairfax Station?
The median homeowner in Fairfax Station pays $8,729 a year in property taxes, about 0.97% of the median home value.
Is Fairfax Station more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fairfax Station?
The median home value in Fairfax Station is $897,000, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
12,566 people live in Fairfax Station. Numbers are typical (middle) values.