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Fairfax County, Virginia
Quick Facts:
- Population: 969,749
- Avg. Household Income: $81,050
- Avg. Commute Time: 31 min
- Metro Lines: Blue, Orange
- Sales Taxes: 5.00%
- Largest Employer: Inova Health System, Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen Hamilton
- Major Freeways: 1, 7, 29, 50, 66, 95, 123, 236, 267, 395, 495, 620
- County Seat: Fairfax
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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.