Fairfax, VA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 8,204 housing units in Fairfax.
This represents a 6.9% growth from 7,677 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 8,204 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Fairfax is about 69.1%.
Fairfax's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 2.1%.
Average household size is 2.61 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Fairfax were built after 1965.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 2.50% |
| One Bedroom | 11.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 19.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 34.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 25.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 6.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.69 |
Median year structure was built | 1963 |
Median Value of occupied units | $192,100 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $193,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.44 |
Median year structure was built | 1970 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $856 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.70% |
| Second Mortgage | 10.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 57% |
| Debt Free | 21.40% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.7% |