Nearly 15% of Virginians call Fairfax County home, making it the most popular place to live in the state. Fairfax County real estate is nestled in the Arlington/Washington DC metropolitan area on the western side of the Potomac River.
Fairfax County has one of the highest median household incomes in the country and is very popular among business people who commute into Arlington and Washington DC. There are several Fortune 500 companies based in Fairfax County, including Hilton Worldwide, Gannett and Freddie Mac. Fairfax County is also the home of the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as well as several other government agencies.
The overall quality of life is high here, making the homes for sale in Fairfax County homes is very popular. The average commute is short and the local school system is one of the best in the country.
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