Fairfax City

Fairfax City is an independent city located within Fairfax County, and has been rated as one of the top places to live in in the nation by Forbes. With a population of 24,000 people it can give residents the feeling of small town living. It has an active downtown area boasting many restaurants, shops, and annual festivals (including the area’s best Fourth of July Parade). With a median property value of $560K and average income of $116,000, there is a nice mix of older single family homes and newer single family homes and townhouses, giving new residents a variety of options to choose from. It received an A rating from Niche.com