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Fairfax  is an independent city forming an enclave within the Fairfax County, Virginia in the United States. The city is politically independent of the surrounding county and once served as the county seat when the city held town status. Situated in the Northern Virginia region, Fairfax forms part of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

The population was 22,565 as of the 2010 Census.[3] In May 2009, Fairfax was ranked No. 3 in the "Top 25 Places to Live Well" by Forbes Magazine.[4] Forbes commended Fairfax for its strong public school system, high median salary, and a rate of sole proprietors per capita that ranks it in the top 1% nationwide.

The city gets its name from Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, who was awarded five million acres (20,000 km²) in land located in Northern Virginia by King Charles. The area the City of Fairfax now encompasses was settled in the early 18th century by farmers from Virginia's Tidewater region.

The town was established as the Town of Providence by an act of the state legislature in 1805. It was officially renamed the Town of Fairfax in 1874, and became an independent city in 1961 (upon which it acquired its current name, the City of Fairfax).[5]

In 1904, a trolley line was built connecting Fairfax with Washington, D.C.

Important buildings

The former Fairfax County Courthouse is the oldest and most historic building in Fairfax. The first Fairfax courthouse was established in 1742 near present-day Tyson's Corner, and is the namesake for Old Courthouse Road.[6] It intersects with Gallows Road, which today is a major commuter route, but at the time was the road where condemned prisoners were led to the gallows at the old courthouse.[7] In 1752, the courthouse was moved to Alexandria, which offered to build the new courthouse at their own expense. (The reason the courthouse was moved from the Tyson's Corner location was because of "Indian hostilities" as noted on the stone marker at the northwest corner of Gallows Road and Route 123.) The courthouse operated there until 1790, when Virginia ceded the land where the courthouse was located for the creation of Washington, DC. The General Assembly specified that the new courthouse should be located in the center of the county, and was established at the corner of Old Little River Turnpike (now Main Street) and Ox Road (now Chain Bridge Road) on land donated by town founder Richard Ratcliffe.[8] The courthouse changed hands repeatedly during the civil war, and the first officer casualty, John Quincy Marr, occurred on the grounds.[9]

Its design was used as a prototype for many Virginia courthouses built between 1800 and 1850. The first meeting of the Fairfax Court was held April 21, 1800. During the American Civil War the Courthouse was used by the union forces as a military headquarters which resulted in the damage or loss of several records. The original building of the Fairfax County Courthouse was used as the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court until 2009, when that court moved to the expanded main courthouse. The old building is now used for office space.

One of the oldest buildings in the city is what used to be an elementary school. In 1873, the Fairfax Elementary School remains the oldest two-story building the city has ever seen and was built for the outrageous sum of $2,750. This building reflects a new era of free public education in Virginia and the growth of the Fairfax area. Throughout the years the school building was used for housing special education and adult education classes as well as a police academy training center. On July 4, 1992 however the building was renovated and opened as the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center.

The Old Town Hall is the social and architectural cornerstone of Fairfax; Joseph Edward Willard had it built in 1900 as a gift to Fairfax. It now houses the Huddleson Library, the Fairfax Art League, and can be rented out for weddings as well as business meetings.

Geography

Fairfax is located at 38°51′9″N 77°18′15″W (38.852612, −77.304377)[10]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16 km2), all of it land.

While the city is the county seat, a small portion of the county comprising the courthouse complex, the jail and a small area nearby is itself an exclave of the county within the city.[11][12][13] Fairfax County's Government Center is west of the City of Fairfax.[14]

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 22,565 people, 8,347 households, and 5,545 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,581.7 people per square mile (1382.9/km²). There were 8,680 housing units at an average density of 1,377.8 per square mile (532.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.6% White, 4.7% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 15.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.9% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. 15.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2000 there were 8,347 households out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.1 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $67,642, and the median income for a family was $78,921 (these figures had risen to $93,441 and $105,046 respectively as of a 2007 estimate).[15] Males had a median income of $50,348 versus $38,351 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,247. About 2.4% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

 

 



Fairfax Homes

3725 Ridgelea Dr, Fairfax image
3725 Ridgelea Dr, Fairfax $1,150,000

Showing available tomorrow morning starting 6/30 at 10:00 AM This handsome colonial in Ridgelea Hills features 5 bedrooms & 4 1/2 bathrooms, has approximately 5,000 ...

  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • VAFX2078038 MLS
9035 Lee Hwy, Fairfax image
9035 Lee Hwy, Fairfax $550,000

***An ideal high-tech starter home at a great location and at an affordable price - Here it is! Sellers found the place ideal given their busy professional lives – and a...

  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • VAFX2079846 MLS
10110 Spinning Wheel Ct, Fairfax image
10110 Spinning Wheel Ct, Fairfax $790,000

Welcome to this 4 bedroom 2 full bath 2 half bath home in sought after Hickory Farms located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac! Walk into a spacious foyer with hardwood fl...

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2075490 MLS
10803 Paynes Church Dr, Fairfax image
10803 Paynes Church Dr, Fairfax $850,000

Professional photos will be uploaded later today. Open Houses planned on Sat & Sun, July 2 & 3 from 12-3 pm. Prepare to fall in love with this meticulously maintained a...

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2076764 MLS
4266 Wheeled Caisson Sq, Fairfax image
4266 Wheeled Caisson Sq, Fairfax $495,000

Spacious 3 level brick face town home. Offers 3 levels, nice floor plan! open space on main level, large kitchen space with deck entrance that backs into a private settin...

  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • VAFX2080348 MLS
10832 Broadwater Dr, Fairfax image
10832 Broadwater Dr, Fairfax $799,990

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS - PERFECT "10++++" 5-6 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL BATHS, MAIN LVL OWNER'S BEDROOM. UPGRADED & NEWLY REMODELED THROUGHOUT WITH PRIVATE LOT, PROFESSIONALLY LAN...

  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2079724 MLS
3867 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax image
3867 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax $549,000

Welcome to this wonderful, large 3 sided brick end unit townhome in Historic Old Town Fairfax City! This is an A+ location and is priced to sell. The main and upper lev...

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFC2001948 MLS
12150 Penderview Ter Unit #1328, Fairfax image
12150 Penderview Ter Unit #1328, Fairfax $350,000

Large updated 2BR 2BA condo with open floor plan and wood floors throughout. This unit has a great layout with the bedrooms on either side of the living room both with en...

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • VAFX2079944 MLS
3151 Readsborough Ct, Fairfax image
3151 Readsborough Ct, Fairfax $679,000

Click the Virtual Tour link to view the 3D walkthrough. Gorgeous, updated 3 bed, 2.2 bath townhouse located just a stone's throw away from shops, dining, and easy access ...

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2080150 MLS
9751 Water Oak Dr, Fairfax image
9751 Water Oak Dr, Fairfax $1,100,000

Welcome to your Oasis in the city! Beautifully ensconce by stately trees with tranquil views of the pond, this elegant 5 – bedroom, 3.5 – baths home is the perfect peacef...

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2078406 MLS
4132 Leonard Dr, Fairfax image
4132 Leonard Dr, Fairfax $499,999

One of the most popular homes in one of the most popular communities in Fairfax City! This mid 1950s neighborhood has great history and beautifully well maintained semi-d...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • VAFC2001858 MLS
9735 Main St, Fairfax image
9735 Main St, Fairfax $2,500,000

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  • VAFC2001982 MLS
9102 Suede Ct, Fairfax image
9102 Suede Ct, Fairfax $579,900

Brick End-Unit Townhouse in Highly Desirable Area, This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath, three-level Hampton Court townhome is located in a coveted area of Fairfax due to its proximi...

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2076986 MLS
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5398 Summit Dr, Fairfax $901,000

Location, Location, Location!!! Beautiful wooded, corner lot located in Fairfax in close proximity to Centerville, Fairfax County Parkway & Route 66. Sold "As Is". G...

  • VAFX2078438 MLS
4010 Lake Glen Rd, Fairfax image
4010 Lake Glen Rd, Fairfax $639,000

Spent over 100K on upgrades *Beautifully updated three-level townhouse in Fair Lakes. Entertain family and friends in the stunning new kitchen with a spacious center isla...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • VAFX2078390 MLS
5526 Lakewhite Ct, Fairfax image
5526 Lakewhite Ct, Fairfax $547,000

Welcome home to this wonderful 3 level, end unit townhouse. Kitchen has new cabinets, granite counters, and floors. Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher was new in 2021...

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2079648 MLS
3625 Buckeye Ct, Fairfax image
3625 Buckeye Ct, Fairfax $574,999 ▼

Take a look at this Amazing home! This almost 2,000 sqft end unit townhome with a walkout basement, 3Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms and in the highly sought out Franklin Glen N...

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2079684 MLS
4914 Heversham Ct, Fairfax image
4914 Heversham Ct, Fairfax $789,500

Seller has an assumable VA loan at 4.25%. Welcome to 4914 Heversham Ct! This wonderful 4 bedroom 3 full bath raised ranch/rambler (Cromwell) is tucked away at the end of ...

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • VAFX2078336 MLS
13407 Peachwood Ct, Fairfax image
13407 Peachwood Ct, Fairfax $875,000

WARM & INVITING BRICK FRONT COLONIAL IN HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER FRANKLIN GLEN ON A CUL DE SAC ST! BRICK LINED FLAGSTONE WALKWAY LEAD YOU TO THE FRONT DOOR*TWO STORY FOYER W/H...

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2079140 MLS
5203 Claridge Ct, Fairfax image
5203 Claridge Ct, Fairfax $739,500

This ain't your gramma's L-shaped rambler! STUNNING 3 bedroom, 2 bath Prince model in Kings Park West, on a quiet cul-de-sac, on a fantastic lot with the BEST outdoor sp...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • VAFX2078556 MLS
5511 Lakewhite Ct, Fairfax image
5511 Lakewhite Ct, Fairfax $525,000

Location, Location, Location! Beautiful Brick Front 3 level townhome at the heart of Fairfax! This 3 bedroom, 2 Full and 2 Half bathrooms is where you want to be! Hardwoo...

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2076856 MLS
11927 Appling Valley Rd, Fairfax image
11927 Appling Valley Rd, Fairfax $724,500

Flippers and DIYers, remarkable opportunity to finish this project and to make it your own! HUGE unfinished addition, with vaulted ceilings, large bedroom, opportunity ...

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • VAFX2078980 MLS
10102 Cornwall Rd, Fairfax image
10102 Cornwall Rd, Fairfax $649,888

This quaint updated rambler in Fairfax offers plenty of natural light with floor to ceiling windows in the living and dining rooms. Two fireplaces, one on each level, to...

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • VAFC2001950 MLS
10710 Rosehaven St, Fairfax image
10710 Rosehaven St, Fairfax $900,000

Location, location, location and no HOA! Welcome to this new listing in a bucolic setting for your new home with a well maintained, low maintenance ranch style home wit...

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2075408 MLS
10445 Carriagepark Ct, Fairfax image
10445 Carriagepark Ct, Fairfax $609,900

Masterfully renovated END UNIT townhome awaits its new owner(s). Situated in a prime location of Fairfax, this 3bed/2full bath/2half bath just underwent $47,000 worth of ...

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • VAFX2076948 MLS
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