Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bombay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Shilla Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Senberry Açaí Bowls
Coffee Shop
Bernie's Deli
Coffee Shop
De Clieu Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gathering Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Cinemark
Cinema
Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10
Cinema
National Firearms Museum
Museum
Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center
Museum
Harris Theatre
Theatre Arts
Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Eagle Bank Arena
Stadium
Food and Drink (17) A-
Popeyes
Fast Food
Godiva Chocolatier
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Baja Fresh
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Bridgewater Deli
Deli
Bridgwater Deli
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Dave's Seafood & Subs
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Shishkebab Express
Fast Food
Sugar Mama's Ice Cream
Sweets
Fitness (2) F
Penderbrook Community Center
Community Centre
Row House
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
UFC Gym
Gym
24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Mott Community Center
Community Centre
Cale Community Center
Community Centre
Discover Kung fu
Gym
World Gym
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Amity Halal Market
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Americana Grocery
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Sultan Turkish Market
Grocery Store
Victoria's Cakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant Seafood
Seafood
Giant
Grocery Store
District Eatz
Health Food
Parks (45) A+
Pender Pet Caring Memorial Park
Park
Random Hills Park
Park
Ox Hill Battlefield Park
Park
Fair Oaks Park
Park
Carney Park
Park
Fair Ridge Park
Park
Dixie Hill Park
Park
Waples Mill Playground
Playground
Stone Creek Park
Park
Waples Mill Meadow Park
Park
Fairfax Ridge Tot Lot
Playground
Lake Zasada Community Park
Park
Wayland Street Park
Park
Kutner Park
Park
Fair Woods Park
Park
Tattersall Park
Park
Westmore Park
Park
Fairfax Villa Park
Park
Greenbriar Pool Playground
Playground
Fairchester Woods Park
Park
Brentwood Park
Park
Private Neighborhood Park
Park
Rocky Run Park
Park
Greenbriar Commons Park
Park
Greenbiar commons Park
Park
Shops (29) A+
Verizon
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
H&M
Clothing
Michael Kors
Clothing
Gap
Clothing
Fair Oaks Mall
Mall
Abercrombie & Fitch
Clothing
Banana Republic
Clothing
Apple Store
Electronics
Forever 21
Clothing
SmartStyle
Hairdresser
Macy's
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Macy's
Department Store
Arhaus
Furniture
The Red Door
Beauty
Loft
Clothing
Bubbles
Hairdresser
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Plow & Hearth
Houseware
Barnes & Noble
Books
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Roy Salon
Beauty
D-Rock Salon
Hairdresser
Kohl's
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in Fair Oaks.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations
A+
Hill Street & Warwick Avenue
Bus Stop
Hill Street & Warwick Avenue
Bus Stop
Warwick Ave at Meredith Dr
Bus Stop
Warwick Ave at Meredith Dr
Bus Stop
Lee Jackson Hwy and Highland Oaks Dr
Bus Stop
Warwick Ave at H-Mart/Shops at Ffx
Bus Stop
Lee Jackson Hwy and Plaza La
Bus Stop
F
Bus Stop
E
Bus Stop
D
Bus Stop
A
Bus Stop
B
Bus Stop
C
Bus Stop
Lee Jackson Mem Hwy & Stringfellow Rd
Bus Stop
GMU Campus
Bus Stop
Fairfax High School
Bus Stop
Soapstone Dr north of Lawyers Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.4%
B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fair Oaks is 147/100 - which is 35% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime A+

Fair Oaks crime rates are 834 per 100k, which is 57% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
733 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
101 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Fair Oaks is $112,281 - which is 70% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$112,281
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Public Safety Headquarters
Police
Fairfax Company Number 8 Police Station
Police
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 21, Fair Oaks
Fire Station
East Market Dental
Dentist
Fairfax County Fire / Rescue Apparatus Shop North
Fire Station
Fairfax County Police Helicopter Division
Police
Fairfax County Fire / Rescue Fairfax Center Station 40
Fire Station
Dariusz P. Kot, DDS, PC
Dentist
ManorCare Health Services-Fair Oaks
Clinic
Virginia State Police Division Seven Headquarters
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fair Oaks Professional Building
Clinic
Fair Oaks Medical Plaza
Clinic
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Smile Dental Care
Dentist
greenbriar Vision Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fairfax County Health Clinic
Clinic
Fairfax Surgical Center
Clinic
Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 34, Oakton
Fire Station
Fairfax County Police Headquarters
Police
Fairfax County Police Victim Services Section
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D-
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housing A+

Fair Oaks home prices are $468,300 - which is 89% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$468,300
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
4%
B-
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio)
D
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schools C

The Fair Oaks graduation rate is 96% - which is 14% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96%
A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Eagle View Elementary
Waples Mill Elementary
Montessori School Of Oakton
Providence Elementary
Gesher Jewish Day School
Navy Elementary
Greenbriar East Elementary
Leport Montessori Fairfax
Fairfax Villa Elementary
Willow Springs Elementary
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
Greenbriar West Elementary
Fairfax Juvenile Detention Home
Chantilly High School Academy
Chantilly Governor'S Stem Academy
Truro Preschool & Kindergarten
Powell Elementary
Oakton Elementary
Poplar Tree Elementary
Pinnacle Academy
Dominion Christian School
St Leo The Great School
Lees Corner Elementary
St Anthony Academy
Daniels Run Elementary
High Schools (0) F
The Kellar School Of Inova Kellar Center
Paul Vi Catholic High School
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
Chantilly High
Pinnacle Academy
Dominion Christian School
St Anthony Academy
Fairfax High
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ratings A

Fair Oaks has an overall rating of 83% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Fair Oaks Area Facts

  • Fair Oaks has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fair Oaks crime rates are 57% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Fair Oaks is 35% higher than the Virginia average
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What Does Fair Oaks, VA Have to Offer? 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Fair Oaks is a town with lots of quaint attractions that you'll find interesting if you love if you and your friends are history buffs.

One of the main sites in the city is Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, where you'll learn about the legacy of the land. There are live animals
...Read More on site and tours that let you see how people lived in the area in centuries past. There are also overnight accommodations and dining services to give you a taste of the local fare.

Fair Oaks is also close to Fairfax, which has lots to see and do. The Children's Science Center Lab is an entertaining and educational experience that the entire family will love. When you're ready to take a break from your busy schedule and have a relaxing day, you can visit Red Door Spas for a rejuvenating facial or a new hairstyle.

Fair Oaks also has lots of great places to shop, including Fair Oaks Mall and Tysons Corner Center, which have several specialty shops with unique items. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fair Oaks? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pender Pet Caring Memorial Park
      Random Hills Park
      Ox Hill Battlefield Park
      Fair Oaks Park
      Carney Park
      Fair Ridge Park
      Dixie Hill Park
      Waples Mill Playground

      Entertainment

      Cinemark
      Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10
      National Firearms Museum
      Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center
      Harris Theatre
      Concert Hall
      Eagle Bank Arena

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Godiva Chocolatier
      Chick-fil-A
      Potbelly
      Ben & Jerry's
      Panera Bread
      Firehouse Subs
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fair Oaks? Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in Fair Oaks.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fair Oaks a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors