The Neighbor Times · Fairfax County, VA

THE NUMBERS

Key community statistics for Fairfax County — population growth, housing market, business formation, and senior demographics. Sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, and county data.

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👥Population
1,157,200
↑ 0.8% YoY
2022 · U.S. Census
🏠Median Home Value
$612,000
↑ 4.2% YoY
Apr 2026 · Zillow
🏢Business Activity
+53 net
Q1 2026 Est.
Quarterly · Fairfax County
🧓Seniors 65+
18.7%
≈ 27,300
2022 · Fairfax County

📈 Population Trend

Fairfax County estimated population by year — reflecting steady growth driven by federal employment, technology sector, and immigration.

Updated: 2022 EstimateSource: U.S. Census Bureau ↗

🏠 Housing Market

Median home value and year-over-year change rate. Fairfax County consistently ranks among the highest-value housing markets in the mid-Atlantic region.

Updated: April 2026Source: Zillow Home Value Index ↗

🏢 Business Activity

New business registrations vs closures per quarter. Net positive in most quarters reflects a growing local economy. Data is estimated — full pipeline coming in Phase 3.

Updated: Q1 2026 Est.Source: Fairfax County Economic Development ↗

🧓 Senior Population 65+

Percentage and estimated count of residents aged 65 and older. The growing senior population drives demand for accessible services, senior housing, and transportation.

Updated: 2022Source: Fairfax County Demographics ↗
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Data Sources & Methodology
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates. Fairfax County, Virginia. 2015–2022.
Home Value: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) — All Homes, Smoothed, Seasonally Adjusted. Fairfax County metro area.
Business Activity: Estimates based on Fairfax County Business, Professional & Occupational License (BPOL) registration data and Economic Development Authority reports. Q1 2024–Q1 2026. Note: Automated data pipeline is in development (Phase 3). Current figures are estimated.
Senior Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program. Fairfax County, Virginia. 2015–2022.
All data represents the most recently available information from official or authoritative sources. Some figures are estimates. For the most current data, visit the linked source directly.
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