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Oakton
Fairfax County, Virginia
Quick Facts:
- Zip Code: 22124
- Population: 29348
- Avg. Household Income: 87898
- Avg. Commute Time: 30.0 min
- Sales Taxes: 5%
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Description
Oakton, spanning about 9.7 square miles, lies just south of Vienna and north of Fairfax. Oakton is a quiet residential area.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. One of the most exciting areas of Fairfax County is Fair Lakes, which offers a unique setting to live, work or play.
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.