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Fauquier
Virginia

73K

Population

$123K

Median Income

$647K

Median Home

R+17

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Economy

Median Income$123K
This county
$75K national

Housing

Median Home Value$652K
This county
$390K state avg
$303K national
Median Sale Price$607K
This county
$303K national
Market Rent (ZORI)$2153/mo
This county
$1700/mo state avg
$1400/mo national
Property Tax Rate0.81%
This county
0.74% state avg
1.10% national

Annual tax on median home: $4,050

Market Activity

Sale-to-List RatioBuyers market — homes selling below list
99.1%
Listings with Price CutsLow — market moving fast
17.2%
Sold Above List Price
30.4%
Median Days to Close
28 days
Active Listings
185
New Listings / Month
94

Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly

Quality of Life

SunshineModerate

Safety & Education

Average3.2 / 1,000

This county has a near-average violent crime rate. Violent crime rate: 3.2 per 1,000 residents (national avg ~4.0).

Education attainment: 32% of residents with a high school diploma also hold a 4-year degree.

Politics

R+17

2024 Presidential · Virginia was D+3 statewide

vs Virginia State

Income tax
5.75%Same (state law)
Property tax
0.81%0.74% state avg
Politics
R+17D+3
COL Index
County data102 (state)

Real Estate

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Local News — Fauquier

Northern Virginia Magazine · 3 days ago

NoVA Daily: New Winery to Open in Fauquier County, Expect a Massive DC Fireworks Display

Catch up on all of the Northern Virginia news in our NoVA Daily newsletter. We serve up all the loca

InsideNoVa.com · 4 days ago

Former Prince William, Fauquier wrestling coach sent sexually inappropriate messages to underage athlete

Shenandoah County court documents state former Fauquier High School and Battlefield High School assi

Fauquier Times · 1 week ago

Over 80% of Virginia experiencing severe drought conditions

Fauquier County officials are asking residents to conserve water year-round amid ongoing drought con

Legacy | Obituary · 4 days ago

Michael Greene Obituary (2026) - Warrenton, VA - Fauquier Times

Michael "Mike" Howard GreeneMarch 23, 1939 - May 7, 2026Michael "Mike" Howard Greene, 87, of Warrent

Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) · Feb 26, 2026

U.S. 17 at Route 663 intersection improvements, Fauquier County

Overview. This estimated $10 million SMART SCALE project will replace the existing stop sign-control

WJLA · 5 days ago

Virginia man accused of trying to stab victim with screwdriver

A man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he tried to break into a home and stab someone w

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