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Fairfax Housing Market, VA

Last updated April 2026

As of the latest data, the typical home in Fairfax is valued around $780K, down 1.4% over the past 12 months. The market is home to roughly 1.15M residents. Looking ahead, Curb Report's 12-month price forecast points to below-average outlook, housing crash risk is elevated, rental cap rates run below market median, the overall Investment Score grades weak. Below you'll find Fairfax's home prices, price forecast, crash and climate risk, property taxes, cap rate, and rental data — updated monthly from Zillow, the Census Bureau, FEMA, and 30+ sources. Create a free account to explore the full interactive map, or analyze a specific listing with Curb Check.

Median home value

$780K

1-year growth

-1.4%

Population

1.15M

12-mo forecast

Below-average outlook

Crash risk

Elevated

Cap rate

Below market median

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Is now a good time to buy in Fairfax?

Curb Report's 12-month price forecast for Fairfax currently points to below-average outlook, with elevated housing crash risk. Create a free account to see the full forecast, the signals driving it, and historical trends before you buy.

What is the housing crash risk in Fairfax?

Fairfax's housing crash risk is currently elevated, based on price-to-income, inventory, days-on-market, and overvaluation signals. See the full Crash Risk breakdown and what's driving it on Curb Report.

What is the median home price in Fairfax?

The typical home value in Fairfax is about $780K, down 1.4% over the past year. Explore the full price history and 12-month forecast on Curb Report.

Is Fairfax a good place to invest in rental property?

In Fairfax, rental cap rates run below market median and the overall Investment Score grades weak. Use the free Curb Check tool to paste any Zillow or Redfin listing and get instant cap rate, cash flow, and a risk read for that specific property.

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