Buying Property in Fairfax County as a Foreigner
Federal & Virginia tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Fairfax County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Fairfax County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac RidgeHood | $522,345 | 6.1% | 66 | 31 | 87 |
| Potomac MeadowsHood | $1,799,466 | 3.3% | 66 | 24 | 87 |
| Potomac HillsHood | $1,957,319 | 2.6% | 67 | 36 | 87 |
| Potomac ForestHood | $1,799,466 | 3.3% | 66 | 24 | 87 |
| Pohick Park EstatesHood | $639,810 | 4.5% | 64 | 32 | 87 |
| Pohick HillsHood | $835,352 | 4.6% | 47 | 33 | 87 |
| Pohick EstatesHood | $639,810 | 4.5% | 64 | 32 | 87 |
| Pleasant RidgeHood | $824,755 | 3.6% | 48 | 40 | 87 |
| Pine SpringHood | $726,034 | 4.5% | 54 | 33 | 87 |
| PinecrestHood | $637,311 | 3.9% | 51 | 28 | 87 |
| Penn Daw VillageHood | $518,846 | 5.3% | 43 | 25 | 87 |
| PenderwoodHood | $729,783 | 3.9% | 57 | 38 | 87 |
| PenderlanHood | $729,783 | 3.9% | 49 | 38 | 87 |
| PenderHood | $729,783 | 3.9% | 52 | 38 | 87 |
| Patrician WoodsHood | $1,799,466 | 3.3% | 70 | 24 | 87 |
| Park VillageHood | $789,950 | 3.8% | 66 | 3 | 87 |
| ParklawnHood | $637,311 | 3.9% | 44 | 28 | 87 |
| Olney ParkHood | $949,718 | 3.2% | 52 | 29 | 87 |
| Old SaybrookHood | $1,799,466 | 3.3% | 70 | 24 | 87 |
| Old CourthouseHood | $1,450,069 | 2.4% | 51 | 30 | 87 |
| OakwoodHood | $679,798 | 5.0% | 35 | 35 | 87 |
| North Mount VernonHood | $1,020,697 | 5.3% | 64 | 28 | 87 |
| North HillHood | $734,782 | 3.3% | 66 | 26 | 87 |
| Mount Vernon WoodsHood | $734,782 | 3.3% | 52 | 26 | 87 |
| Mosaic DistrictHood | $726,034 | 4.5% | 44 | 33 | 87 |
| Mosaic at MerrifieldHood | $740,280 | 3.9% | 56 | 31 | 87 |
| Monticello ForestHood | $684,797 | 4.7% | 54 | 23 | 87 |
| Mill Run AcresHood | $1,799,466 | 3.3% | 56 | 24 | 87 |
| MiddleridgeHood | $914,728 | 4.7% | 63 | 31 | 87 |
| Merryelle AcresHood | $1,799,466 | 3.3% | 66 | 24 | 87 |
| Meadows at Great FallsHood | $1,799,466 | 3.3% | 70 | 24 | 87 |
| Meadow PondHood | $724,785 | 4.8% | 60 | 40 | 87 |
| MeadowbrookHood | $1,799,466 | 3.3% | 70 | 24 | 87 |
| McLean HamletHood | $522,345 | 6.1% | 56 | 31 | 87 |
| MasonvilleHood | $824,755 | 3.6% | 49 | 40 | 87 |
| Martins LandingHood | $724,785 | 4.8% | 38 | 40 | 87 |
| Marmota FarmHood | $1,799,466 | 3.3% | 66 | 24 | 87 |
| Marlo HeightsHood | $726,034 | 4.5% | 52 | 33 | 87 |
| Maple Grove EstatesHood | $679,798 | 5.0% | 43 | 35 | 87 |
| Madrillon FarmsHood | $1,450,069 | 2.4% | 48 | 30 | 87 |
| Lorfax HeightsHood | $1,249,629 | — | 58 | 28 | 87 |
| Little Run EstatesHood | $914,728 | 4.7% | 52 | 31 | 87 |
| LibertyHood | $639,810 | 4.5% | 68 | 32 | 87 |
| Lexington EstatesHood | $1,799,466 | 3.3% | 60 | 24 | 87 |
| Lewis VillageHood | $789,950 | 3.8% | 54 | 3 | 87 |
| LewinsvilleHood | $522,345 | 6.1% | 35 | 31 | 87 |
| LegatoHood | $799,763 | 3.6% | 48 | 42 | 87 |
| Lee Boulevard HeightsHood | $849,748 | 2.7% | 46 | 17 | 87 |
| Langley OaksHood | $1,957,319 | 2.6% | 61 | 36 | 87 |
| LangleyHood | $1,957,319 | 2.6% | 30 | 36 | 87 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.9 | 2.2 | -5.7% |
| 2023 | 19.1 | 2.4 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 19.5 | 2.4 | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 16.8 | 2.3 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 16.6 | 2.1 | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 18.6 | 2.1 |
Federal & Virginia tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
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