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County overview

Fairfax County

Virginia - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Fairfax County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Fairfax County

Population
1,145,354
Age 65+
14.2%
Median age
38.6
Owner-occupied
68.6%
With disability
7.6%
Median home value
$666,900
Median income
$145,165
Residents 65+
162,234
How Fairfax County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-13.9%
% owner-occupied
+5.9%
% with disability
-41.1%
Median household income
+93.2%
Median home value
+136.6%
Median age
+0.3%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Virginia

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481,114 residents
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457,900 residents
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420,773 residents
Chesterfield County
366,019 residents
Henrico County
333,120 residents
Chesapeake city
249,377 residents
Norfolk city
236,973 residents
Arlington County
235,845 residents

Aging-in-place in Fairfax County

Fairfax County is home to roughly 1,145,354 residents, of whom about 162,640 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.2%, well below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 68.6% of homes in Fairfax County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $666,900. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 7.6% of Fairfax County residents report a disability, a rate below national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.