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Fort Belvoir
Fairfax County, Virginia
Quick Facts:
- Zip Code: 22060
- Population: 7176
- Avg. Household Income: 39592
- Avg. Commute Time: 25.6 min
- Sales Taxes: 5%
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Description
Fort Belvoir is a military post that also has residential communities limited to military families, civilian employees and soldiers.
Since many of the homes are old, the area recognizes the need for new housing. A new community is being built today and is not expected completion until 2011. Just like any town or city, Fort Belvoir provides on-site amenities such as a hospital, chapel, schools, shopping malls, fitness trails, recreation centers and more. The area is also home to military centers for the Department of Defense, Department of Army, and U.S. Reserve.
County Description
Fairfax County spans 399 square miles and is ranked as having one of the best school systems, police and fire departments in the Washington DC Metro Area. The area is also home to numerous businesses and companies, including several Fortune 500 companies -- Capital One, Freddie Mac, Nextel, Sallie Mae to name a few.
Housing opportunities are abundant throughout Fairfax County, and apartment communities are no exception. Although many travel by car, many residents also commute to work using the Metro.
Fairfax County's colleges include George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College. The county also boasts several major malls, including Fair Oaks Mall, Springfield Mall, Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria.