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Fairfax County, VA market data
How Fairfax County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 1,167,873
- +1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 414,101
- Median household income
- $153,637
- +23.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $732,800
- Jobs located here
- 683,496
- Highest market score
- 83
- Electricians, #31 of 1,160 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Fairfax County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Fairfax County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Fairfax County has an estimated 1,167,873 people and 414,101 households. Population estimates show Fairfax County grew 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Fairfax County is $153,637, 90% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Fairfax County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 157, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (104, still above the U.S.).
Of the business types scored in Fairfax County, electricians (83), landscaping and lawn care companies (81) and convenience stores (81) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For electricians, that ranks #31 of 1,160 scored counties.
Fairfax County is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (71% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Fairfax County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Fairfax County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | 83 | #31 of 1,160 | 83 | 2.0 | $21M | 175 | 182 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 81 | #59 of 1,493 | 167 | 4.0 | $5.3M | 180 | 271 |
| Convenience stores | 81 | #136 of 2,261 | 170 | 4.1 | $18.5M | 235 | 95 |
| Pest control | 80 | #22 of 699 | 40 | 1.0 | $22M | 215 | 40 |
| Pet stores | 80 | #52 of 974 | 70 | 1.7 | $8.2M | 182 | 29 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 80 | #63 of 1,707 | 230 | 5.6 | $7.6M | 159 | 296 |
| Home repair trades | 79 | #55 of 2,057 | 473 | 11.4 | $3.7M | 152 | 539 |
| Tire shops | 79 | #105 of 1,530 | 71 | 1.7 | $5.8M | 233 | 36 |
| Home inspectors | 78 | #19 of 415 | 20 | 0.5 | Index only | 162 | 15 |
| Laundromats | 78 | #77 of 785 | 32 | 0.8 | $36.2M | 290 | 27 |
| Veterinarians | 78 | #116 of 1,485 | 131 | 3.2 | $4.4M | 162 | 108 |
| Gas stations | 78 | #184 of 2,358 | 239 | 5.8 | $5M | 210 | 189 |
| Roofing and gutters | 76 | #81 of 1,177 | 160 | 3.9 | $10.9M | 129 | 61 |
| Car washes and detailing | 76 | #104 of 1,451 | 72 | 1.7 | $5.8M | 228 | 45 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 75 | #114 of 1,461 | 108 | 2.6 | $5.3M | 210 | 92 |
| Funeral homes | 75 | #124 of 1,472 | 25 | 0.6 | $2.3M | 334 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 75 | #152 of 2,200 | 341 | 8.2 | $1.7M | 192 | 229 |
| Auto repair and car care | 75 | #217 of 2,401 | 834 | 20.1 | $497K | 185 | 418 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 75 | #282 of 2,402 | 509 | 12.3 | $6.2M | 183 | 293 |
| Auto repair shops | 74 | #223 of 2,378 | 545 | 13.2 | $760K | 171 | 296 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 72 | #44 of 479 | 12 | 0.3 | $34.5M | 251 | 24 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 72 | #167 of 1,327 | 82 | 2.0 | $5.1M | 164 | 82 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 69 | #246 of 1,771 | 354 | 8.5 | $2.5M | 148 | 683 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 69 | #320 of 2,063 | 407 | 9.8 | $5.7M | 155 | 245 |
| Grocery stores | 69 | #430 of 2,070 | 254 | 6.1 | $12.4M | 134 | 198 |
| Chiropractors | 67 | #285 of 1,490 | 224 | 5.4 | $2.9M | 123 | 125 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 67 | #330 of 1,889 | 395 | 9.5 | $5.9M | 143 | 274 |
| Pizza | 67 | #383 of 2,090 | 252 | 6.1 | $9.3M | 182 | 1,026 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 65 | #537 of 2,222 | 491 | 11.9 | $4.8M | 156 | 1,026 |
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #618 of 2,272 | 503 | 12.1 | $2M | 159 | 347 |
| Gyms | 64 | #382 of 1,792 | 326 | 7.9 | $1.8M | 142 | 206 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 64 | #586 of 2,405 | 4,224 | 102.0 | $552K | 149 | 2,207 |
| Barbershops | 63 | #380 of 1,356 | 154 | 3.7 | $3.5M | 185 | 54 |
| Hair salons | 63 | #523 of 2,339 | 799 | 19.3 | $671K | 156 | 387 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 62 | #605 of 2,087 | 581 | 14.0 | $2M | 157 | 355 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 61 | #703 of 2,405 | 2,651 | 64.0 | $880K | 133 | 908 |
| Nail salons | 58 | #454 of 1,328 | 244 | 5.9 | $2.2M | 131 | 141 |
| Physical therapy | 58 | #508 of 1,422 | 262 | 6.3 | $2.5M | 104 | 176 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 57 | #713 of 2,088 | 749 | 18.1 | $803K | 121 | 446 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #812 of 2,210 | 899 | 21.7 | $1.3M | 147 | 504 |
| Child care and preschools | 56 | #656 of 1,611 | 375 | 9.1 | $1M | 101 | 362 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 55 | #880 of 2,385 | 1,788 | 43.2 | $300K | 141 | 761 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 53 | #575 of 1,334 | 288 | 7.0 | $2.1M | 104 | 240 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 52 | #778 of 1,656 | 347 | 8.4 | $1.9M | 106 | 926 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 51 | #372 of 777 | 135 | 3.3 | $4.5M | 110 | 206 |
| Property management | 51 | #426 of 910 | 149 | 3.6 | Index only | 103 | 300 |
| House cleaning | 50 | #421 of 847 | 147 | 3.5 | $6M | 94 | 372 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 49 | #173 of 325 | 48 | 1.2 | $13.7M | 56 | 29 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 49 | #709 of 1,302 | 245 | 5.9 | $2.7M | 86 | 98 |
| Spas and skin care | 45 | #1,062 of 1,769 | 559 | 13.5 | $959K | 109 | 168 |
| Dry cleaners | 40 | #352 of 507 | 84 | 2.0 | $13.8M | 88 | 122 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 39 | #1,720 of 2,394 | 4,464 | 107.8 | $147K | 97 | 2,166 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #1,764 of 2,176 | 1,872 | 45.2 | Index only | 83 | 720 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,885 of 2,229 | 2,366 | 57.1 | Index only | 83 | 1,398 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 34 | #729 of 887 | 325 | 7.8 | Index only | 67 | 173 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 31 | #1,628 of 1,886 | 904 | 21.8 | $728K | 74 | 812 |
Household spending in Fairfax County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $414.2M | $1,000 | 104 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $1.2B | $2,893 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $2.3B | $5,635 | 138 |
| Groceries | $3.2B | $7,615 | 120 |
| Personal care products and services | $536M | $1,294 | 129 |
| Child care and other personal services | $378M | $913 | 157 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $601.4M | $1,452 | 148 |
| Medical and dental services | $657.7M | $1,588 | 123 |
| Pets | $575.8M | $1,391 | 153 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1.2B | $2,801 | 136 |
| Vehicle insurance | $1B | $2,428 | 124 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.7B | $4,213 | 140 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $881.1M | $2,128 | 150 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $8.5B | $20,556 | 123 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Fairfax County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 1,167,873+1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 414,101
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 391 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,935
- Median household income
- $153,637+23.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $195,941
- Median home value
- $732,800
- Jobs located here
- 683,496
- Daytime population
- 1,295,194Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Fairfax County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Fairfax County at 1,167,873 people in 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 414,101 households. Median household income rose 23.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Fairfax County, VA spend?
Households in Fairfax County spend about $8.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $3.2B on groceries and $2.3B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Fairfax County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 157, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle maintenance and repairs (104, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Fairfax County, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Fairfax County are for electricians (83), landscaping and lawn care companies (81) and convenience stores (81). Fairfax County ranks #31 of 1,160 scored counties for electricians.
How does Fairfax County, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Fairfax County is $153,637 a year, 90% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $732,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Fairfax County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (71% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Fairfax County, each ranked against other counties.
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