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City of Fairfax, Virginia
An independent city surrounded by Fairfax County, with a historic downtown and George Mason University next door.
Homes
Mid-century ramblers and split-levels, townhomes, and newer condos near Old Town Fairfax and Fairfax Circle.
Getting around
Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metro station just outside the city, Route 50, Route 123 and I-66.
Places to know
- Old Town Fairfax
- Fairfax Circle
- Mosby Woods
- Country Club Hills
Official City of Fairfax links
| Local government | fairfaxva.gov |
|---|---|
| Assessments & taxes | Real estate assessments |
| Public schools | City of Fairfax Schools (operated by FCPS) |
| School ratings | Virginia School Quality Profiles |
School boundaries can change. Always confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the school division.
Region-wide resources
- Virginia School Quality Profiles — State test scores and accreditation for every public school
- Virginia Housing home loans — First-time buyer loans and down payment help
- VRE commuter rail — Manassas and Fredericksburg lines into DC
- Metro (WMATA) — Rail and bus across the region
- VDOT 511 — Live traffic and road conditions
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