Fairfax County Virginia Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Fairfax County Virginia area was $134,115 in 2021, the latest figures available. Fairfax County median household income is $53,152 higher than the median Virginia household income and $64,398 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Fairfax County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Fairfax County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Fairfax County Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Virginia | $80,963 | -1.73% | +3.39% |
| Fairfax County | $134,115 | -2.37% | +1.70% |
Trends in Fairfax County, VA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Fairfax is $134,115. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $137,857 and is now $3,742 (2.71%) lower. From a post peak low of $126,610 in 2012, real median household income for Fairfax has now grown by $7,505 (5.93%).
Real Median Household Income: Fairfax County, Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Fairfax County
| Date | US | Virginia | Fairfax County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $80,963 | $134,115 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $82,385 | $137,373 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $81,024 | $136,044 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $78,308 | $131,879 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,065 | $130,729 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,903 | $130,648 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $75,776 | $129,463 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $74,350 | $126,785 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $73,004 | $129,403 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $72,991 | $126,610 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $74,707 | $127,724 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $75,104 | $129,750 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,021 | $137,857 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $75,433 | $131,577 |
Fairfax County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Fairfax County was $159,645 in 2021. Compared to the median Virginia family income, Fairfax County median family income is $58,882 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Fairfax County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Fairfax County Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Virginia | $100,763 | -0.89% | +5.02% |
| Fairfax County | $159,645 | -1.81% | +3.50% |
Trends in Fairfax County, VA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Fairfax is $159,645. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $162,591 and is now $2,946 (1.81%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Fairfax County, Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Fairfax County
| Date | US | Virginia | Fairfax County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $100,763 | $159,645 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $101,666 | $162,591 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $99,083 | $160,052 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $95,951 | $154,250 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $95,361 | $150,981 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $94,055 | $153,091 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $91,948 | $148,138 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $89,687 | $149,006 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $87,983 | $149,192 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $88,057 | $147,577 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $89,941 | $144,429 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $90,218 | $155,260 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $92,865 | $159,845 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $90,639 | $153,129 |
Fairfax County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Fairfax County was $62,642 in 2021. Compared to the median Virginia per capita income, Fairfax County median per capita income is $18,886 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Fairfax County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Fairfax County Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Virginia | $43,756 | -0.93% | +4.25% |
| Fairfax County | $62,642 | -0.37% | +4.11% |
Trends in Fairfax County, VA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Fairfax is $62,642. Real per capita income peaked in 2007 at $63,437 and is now $795 (1.25%) lower. From a post peak low of $57,473 in 2013, real per capita income for Fairfax has now grown by $5,169 (8.99%).
Real Per Capita Income: Fairfax County, Virginia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Fairfax County
| Date | US | Virginia | Fairfax County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $43,756 | $62,642 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $44,166 | $62,872 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $43,063 | $60,927 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $41,972 | $60,171 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $41,383 | $59,115 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $40,878 | $59,201 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $39,774 | $58,086 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $39,009 | $57,908 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $38,613 | $57,473 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $38,442 | $58,605 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $38,781 | $58,571 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $39,470 | $59,626 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $40,839 | $63,437 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $40,537 | $62,345 |
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