Fair Lakes, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fair Lakes, Virginia
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Condominium complex in Fair Lakes, August, 2017
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 Fair Lakes, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Fair Lakes, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Fair Lakes, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Fairfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.42 sq mi (6.26 km2) |
| • Land | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,404 |
| • Density | 3,561.3/sq mi (1,357.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22033
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| Area code(s) | 703, 571 |
| FIPS code | 51-26701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584844 |
Fair Lakes is a special area in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population. Fair Lakes is located west of the city of Fairfax. In 2020, about 8,404 people lived there. It is also a large area with many businesses.
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Geography of Fair Lakes
Fair Lakes is a modern area with both homes and businesses. It has nice apartments and office buildings. The Peterson Companies built this area.
Main Roads in Fair Lakes
The main road in Fair Lakes is the Fair Lakes Parkway. Other important roads include the Fairfax County Parkway (SR 286) and West Ox Road (SR 608). Monument Drive (SR 6751) also passes through. Stringfellow Road (SR 645) is on the western edge of Fair Lakes. It is also where Fair Lakes Parkway ends.
An exit for Interstate 66 is right in the middle of Fair Lakes. The southern border of Fair Lakes follows U.S. Route 29 (Lee Highway).
SR 7700 / Fair Lakes Parkway
SR 286 / Fairfax County Parkway
SR 608 / West Ox Road
SR 645 / Stringfellow Road
Interstate 66
Nearby Areas
Fair Lakes is next to several other communities. Centreville is to the west. Greenbriar is to the north. Fair Oaks is to the east. South of Fair Lakes, across Route 29, are areas like Cobbs Corner.
The center of Fairfax city is about 5 miles (8 km) to the east. Downtown Washington, D.C. is about 22 miles (35 km) to the east along I-66.
Size of Fair Lakes
The U.S. Census Bureau says Fair Lakes covers about 2.42 square miles (6.26 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
History of Fair Lakes
Before the 1980s, the land where Fair Lakes now stands was mostly farms. Then, in the 1980s and 1990s, plans were made to build the offices and neighborhoods you see today.
People of Fair Lakes
Population in 2020
In 2020, the population of Fair Lakes was 8,404 people. There were 3,621 households, which are groups of people living together. The average family household had about 3 people.
Fair Lakes is a very diverse place.
- About 40% of the people were White.
- About 10% were African American.
- About 37% were Asian.
- About 8% were Hispanic or Latino.
- The rest were from other backgrounds or more than one race.
Many people in Fair Lakes speak a language other than English at home. About 39% of the people were born outside the United States. Most of them have become U.S. citizens. The median age in Fair Lakes was 38.2 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 38.2.
Income and Education
The average income for a household in Fair Lakes was about $123,387 per year. For families, the average income was even higher, around $140,921.
Many people in Fair Lakes have a good education. About 67% of adults have a bachelor's degree or a higher degree. A small number of people, about 7.3%, live below the poverty line.
What Fair Lakes Offers
Fair Lakes has many places for shopping, living, and working.
Shopping Centers
- East Market at Fair Lakes
- Fair Lakes Center
- Fair Lakes Promenade
- Fair Oaks Mall
- The Shops of Fair Lakes
Places to Live
There are many apartment complexes and townhomes in Fair Lakes, such as:
- The Arbors at Fair Lakes
- Avalon Fair Lakes
- Camden Fair Lakes
- Fair Lakes Condominiums
- Fair Lakes Townhomes
- The Gates of Fair Lakes
- The Windsor at Fair Lakes
Schools
- Chesterbrook Academy
- Fair Lakes Children's Center
Major Companies
Several large companies have offices in Fair Lakes, including:
- Argon ST, Inc. (part of Boeing)
- CGI Group
- General Dynamics
- Northrop Grumman
- SRA International
See also
In Spanish: Fair Lakes (Virginia) para niños
