The planned development of Fair Lakes began in the 1980s and ‘90s as residential subdivisions sprung up alongside shopping centers and office parks. Today, this Northern Virginia suburb is home to just over 8,000 people and has grown into a walkable community where residents can live, shop, work and play among tree-lined streets. “Fair Lakes is very desirable,” says Victor Criales, a Realtor with eXp Realty with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. “It’s a wonderful community with a lot of shopping and a great school system. I’ve sold several properties to people with young kids who wanted to remain in the school district.” Fair Lakes is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system, which Niche ranks as the sixth-best school district in Virginia. In addition to its top-rated schools, Fair Lakes boasts a central location at the intersection of the Fairfax County Parkway and Interstate 66, less than 25 miles from Washington, D.C.
Comparatively high home prices in the DMV
Fair Lakes has a mix of townhouse, condo and single-family home communities. “It attracts a lot of first-time homebuyers looking for townhouses and condos,” Criales says. “Fair Lakes also has more newer properties and is one of the younger communities in the area.” The median price of townhouses is $780,000, and newer construction built around the 2020s can fetch upwards of $875,000. Homebuyers looking for more room will find single-family homes that embrace Colonial Revival design and offer spacious lots with up to an acre of land. The median price of single-family homes is $1.3 million, more than twice the national median and significantly more than the median price in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area. Properties sell after an average of 19 days on the market, and with low inventory and high demand, Fair Lakes is a strong seller’s market, with typically one month of supply of homes for sale. HOAs are common, and residents may have to pay monthly or annual dues that vary by community.
Top-rated Fairfax County Public Schools and nearby Pinnacle Academy
Fairfax County Public Schools earns an overall grade of A from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. It’s the ninth-largest school district in the country and consists of 142 elementary schools, 23 middle schools and 28 high schools. Standouts include Colin Powell Elementary School, which was recognized by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children as a 2023 Purple Star School for its ongoing commitment to serving military-connected students and their families. Katherine Johnson Middle School is known for its award-winning music program, which has won a Blue Ribbon Award from the Virginia Music Educators Association each year since 2021. Nearby private school options include Pinnacle Academy, which earns an A-plus from Niche and serves prekindergarten through 12th grade with an emphasis on STEM.
Shopping centers include the East Market at Fair Lakes
Shopping centers allow residents to run errands, get groceries or grab a bite to eat without leaving the community. The Shops at Fair Lakes, the East Market at Fair Lakes and the Fair Lakes Shopping Center feature a mix of big-box stores, salons and supermarkets. “One thing that I love about that area is that it has world-class grocery shopping,” Criales says. Area food shoppers will find Whole Foods Market, Harris Teeter, Wegmans and Giant Food, among others. Dining options include fast food restaurants, casual chains and local favorites like Tony’s NY Pizza, voted the 2024 Best Pizzeria in Northern Virginia by readers of Virginia Living Magazine. Residents are less than 2 miles from the Fair Oaks Mall, a regional destination with more than 160 shops and restaurants.
Sports courts, playgrounds and the Fairfax County Parkway Trail
Fair Lakes has public basketball, tennis and volleyball courts. Many subdivisions have small playgrounds with slides and climbing walls for kids to explore. More than 7 miles of nature trails wind through the community, allowing residents to walk to local amenities. This includes the Fairfax County Parkway Trail, which runs parallel to its namesake highway and is a popular spot for walking, running and biking. It also connects with the 45-mile Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail in Reston, less than 10 miles from Fair Lakes. “I used to take the Fairfax County Parkway Trail up to the W&OD. It’s easily accessible,” Criales says. The Fair Lakes League is a local group that supports the community with events. Popular festivities include movie nights, and each summer, residents gather at dusk to watch family-friendly films, eat popcorn and talk with their neighbors.
Washington commutes and a free shuttle to the Vienna Metro
Residents have access to I-66 and the Fairfax County Parkway. I-66 offers a direct route to Washington, and those hoping to avoid rush-hour traffic can utilize the 66 Express Outside the Beltway – two dynamically-tolled express lanes meant to combat traffic with fluctuating tolls that change based on real-time conditions. The Fairfax Connector offers local bus service, and the Fair Lakes League offers a free shuttle service that transports residents to the Vienna Metro station. The shuttle service runs on weekdays during the morning and afternoon rush hours, and it's about a 30-minute Metro ride from Vienna to Washington. For flights, Dulles International Airport is about 10 miles from Fair Lakes.
The community is home to the Fair Lakes Office Park and the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center. The Fair Lakes Office Park includes tech and engineering companies, and the MPSTOC has more than 400 state and county employees. The Fairfax County Police Department serves the community, though crime statistics specific to Fair Lakes are not readily available.
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