Fairfax is a city in Virginia state in USA with a population of 23312 residents.. The poverty rate of Fairfax is 9.8%, which is 30% lower than national average. The typical household in Fairfax earns $109708 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 22.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Fairfax, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Fairfax remained 4%, which is 15% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Fairfax, only 60% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 19% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Fairfax is 147, which is 47% higher than national average. Median home value in Fairfax is $587000 , which is 155% higher than national average. While median income in Fairfax remained $109708, which is 63% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.