Crosspointe, Virginia facts for kids
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Crosspointe, Virginia
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Houses in Crosspointe, August 2019
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 Crosspointe, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Crosspointe, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Crosspointe, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Founded | May 17, 1983 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Directors, Community Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.22 sq mi (5.75 km2) |
| • Land | 2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 300 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,722 |
| • Density | 2,600/sq mi (1,003.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
22039, 22079
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| Area code(s) | 703, 571 |
| FIPS code | 51-20436 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584834 |
| Website | http://www.crosspointe.info/ |
Crosspointe is a special kind of community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or town. In 2020, about 5,722 people lived there.
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History of Crosspointe
Crosspointe was officially started on May 17, 1983. A company called the William Lyon Company owned the land. They created the Crosspointe Village Homeowners' Association. This group helps manage the community and provides services for the people living there. Over time, Crosspointe has grown into a nice suburb near Washington, D.C..
Fun Things to Do in Crosspointe
Crosspointe has many great places for residents to enjoy. The Crosspointe Community Center is a popular spot. You can even rent it for parties!
Parks and Outdoor Activities
Crosspointe is known for its many green spaces. There are about 11 miles of trails for walking, running, or biking.
- The community is close to the Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton.
- You can also find the Fairfax County Parkway Trail about a mile away.
- The Lakeridge Marina Waterfront Trail is about 3 miles from Crosspointe.
- The Bull Run Occoquan Trail is about 5 miles away.
Crosspointe also has Heron Pond, a great place for fishing. A stream called Giles Run starts at Heron Pond. It flows for 6 miles and ends at the Occoquan River in Mason Neck.
Pools and Sports Courts
Crosspointe has two swimming pools. One is next to the clubhouse, and the other is on Oak Chase Circle. There are also 8 tennis courts for playing sports.
Getting Around Crosspointe
Several main roads help people travel in and out of Crosspointe.
- Virginia State Route 123 (Ox Road) is on the northeast side. It connects Crosspointe to Fairfax.
- Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) and Virginia State Route 620 (Braddock Road) are to the west.
- These roads also link to Woodbridge, Interstate 95, and U.S. Route 1 to the east.
- Virginia State Route 600 connects Crosspointe to Lorton and Lorton Road in the east.
Where is Crosspointe?
Crosspointe is in the southeast part of Fairfax County. It's about 6 miles north of Woodbridge. It's also about 10 miles south of Fairfax.
- To the north, Crosspointe borders the South Run community.
- To the northeast, it's next to the Newington Forest community.
- To the southeast, it borders the Laurel Hill community.
Crosspointe covers a total area of about 5.75 square kilometers (2.22 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The community's edges are defined by Ox Road, Hooes Road, and South Run.
Crosspointe's Weather
Crosspointe has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
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| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26.1) | 79 (26.1) | 89 (31.7) | 95 (35) | 99 (37.2) | 101 (38.3) | 104 (40) | 105 (40.6) | 101 (38.3) | 94 (34.4) | 86 (30) | 79 (26.1) | 105 (40.6) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 43.5 (6.4) | 46.6 (8.1) | 55.4 (13) | 66.8 (19.3) | 75.7 (24.3) | 84.1 (28.9) | 88.1 (31.2) | 86.4 (30.2) | 79.7 (26.5) | 68.7 (20.4) | 57.7 (14.3) | 46.8 (8.2) | 66.6 (19.2) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 28.4 (-2) | 30.1 (-1.1) | 37.1 (2.8) | 46.6 (8.1) | 56.3 (13.5) | 65.6 (18.7) | 70.5 (21.4) | 69.2 (20.7) | 62.2 (16.8) | 50.3 (10.2) | 40.6 (4.8) | 31.9 (-0.1) | 49.1 (9.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | -5 (-20.6) | 4 (-15.6) | 14 (-10) | 24 (-4.4) | 36 (2.2) | 47 (8.3) | 54 (12.2) | 49 (9.4) | 39 (3.9) | 29 (-1.7) | 16 (-8.9) | 3 (-16.1) | -5 (-20.6) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.8 (71) | 2.6 (66) | 3.5 (88) | 3 (75) | 3.8 (97) | 3.5 (90) | 3.8 (97) | 3.8 (97) | 3.5 (89) | 3.2 (80) | 3 (77) | 3.1 (79) | 39.6 (1007) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.9 (12.4) | 5.5 (14) | 2 (5.1) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.7 (1.8) | 2.8 (7.1) | 15.9 (40.4) |
| Average precipitation days | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 113 |
News and Media
People in Crosspointe can read two big national newspapers: The Washington Post and The Washington Times. There's also a local newspaper called the Fairfax Times. Online, news about Crosspointe is covered by AOL's Patch service.
Schools and Learning
Crosspointe is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system. There are also private schools nearby.
Schools for Kids and Teens
Students in Crosspointe attend South County High School and South County Middle School. Both of these schools are in the nearby Laurel Hill area.
Elementary Schools
- Silverbrook Elementary School
- Halley Elementary School
Colleges and Universities
For older students, Crosspointe is close to several higher education centers. These include Agora University and Holy Transfiguration College.
Public Libraries
The Lorton Library serves the Crosspointe community. It is a branch of the Fairfax County Public Library System.
People of Crosspointe
In 2020, about 5,722 people lived in Crosspointe. The community is quite diverse. Most households are families, with many married couples. The average family has about 3 people. The median age of people living in Crosspointe is around 45 years old. Many adults in Crosspointe have a college degree.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 5,802 | — | |
| 2020 | 5,722 | −1.4% | |
