Fairfax County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is Fairfax County, VA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Fairfax County, VA in its market cycle?
Fairfax County, VA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Fairfax County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $815K | ▲ +3.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 25 days | ▼ -3.8% |
| Months of Supply | 1.7 | ▼ -5.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,483 | 0% |
| Homes Sold | 1,457 | ▲ +6.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $363 | ▲ +2.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.4% | ▲ +0.8% |
How has Fairfax County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfax County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Fairfax County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Fairfax County, VA?
The median sale price in Fairfax County, VA is $815K, having risen 3.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Fairfax County, VA?
Fairfax County, VA scores 9 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Fairfax County, VA's Alpha Score?
Fairfax County, VA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (60/100) and its weakest is Affordability (9/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Fairfax County, VA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.