Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 53 min5:43 am – 8:36 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 27 min7:23 am – 4:50 pm
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People30,404 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 40.911,539 householdsMedian household income $159,805Median home value $618,100Median rent $2,519 a month76% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $6,241 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.9% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 15,554 employedMain industries: professional and business services 31%, public administration 19%, education and health care 15%Average commute 30 minutes51% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 4% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 37% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages66% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 34% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 70%, Spanish 7%, other languages 5%, other Indo-European languages 4%10% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowFairfax City, VA, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsHurricane Relatively LowHeat wave Relatively LowSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality78% of days had good air in 2025284 of 365 days measured80 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 42, worst day 124main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Fairfax County monitors, VA
Internet at home98% of households have a broadband subscription91% have cable, fibre or DSL7% rely on a mobile data plan alone1% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterTauxemontserves 250 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
