Fairfax, VA Reviews

Fairfax VA - 1/14/2010
The schools are ecellent here. The climate is wonderful with four seasons, Spring and Fall being my favorites. People are friendly and welcoming and there is always something to do, whatever your intrests may be. The only problem is the Read More

Couldn't wait to leave! - 12/27/2009
I grew up in Fairfax and finally left after 25 years! Yes, there are many jobs and things to do. It's only about 25 mins to Washington DC so you have access to tons of culture, museums, etc.

Fairfax itself is way overpriced. Housing prices are outrageous. There is construction everywhere and the congestion is awful. Drivers are super aggressive so if you don't plan on speeding everywhere you go, be prepared to be run off the road. The people are rude and unfriendly. Also, the immigrant population is high, especially Asians. I felt like I lived in Korea after awhile!

THe weather isn't bad if you don't mind hot, hazy summers. Spring and fall are nice. Winters are relatively mild and measurable snow is rare.
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education - 7/22/2009
we have the best public school system in the country but we are the third most expensive county in the us as Read More

Auto culture - 3/23/2009
Quality of life is seriously compromised by the need to use a car to function in this sprawling suburb of Washington, Read More

Life in Fairfax - 3/21/2009
Busy, lots of traffic, long Read More

You can have it all: the city, the ocean and the m - 2/11/2009
I love living in Fairfax, VA for many reasons. My most favorite part about this area is the proximity to so many different natural settings. We are 20 minutes from our nation's capital ( a great city for culture, nightlife, and history), 2 hours or so from many great east coast beaches (from the quaint family setting to the party setting), and 45 minutes from the Shenandoah mountains. Whether you want to hike, go to a museum, go to a concert, or spend the day on the beach- you are always within a short drive of your chosen Read More

Mixed Bag - 6/6/2008
Fairfax, Virginia, offers the best and worst of everything. It provides some of the best schools, best libraries, and best shopping centers in the country. It is a hop, skip, and a jump to Washington, DC, the nation's capital and the home of the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution, the Kennedy Center, and a slew of upscale restaurants.

What more could you ask for, right? Unfortunately, access to such amenities comes at a heavy price, in particular, costly housing, high taxes, and seemingly costly everything else. If you list among the town's many well-paid professionals, you might not notice the ever-increasing property taxes, mass transportation costs, and home-owner association fees. If, on the other hand, you fall at the lower end of the financial spectrum, the continually changing living costs might be enough to drive you out of town.

Oh, yes! If you do decide to settle down in northern Virginia, you must learn to confront its maddening rush-hour Read More

A place where north and south meet - 12/12/2007
While Virginia is considered a southern state, Northern Virginia is a mix of southern and northern. Not only in culture, but also in weather. At times it gets bitter cold like in the north, at other times it gets hot and humid like in the south. But most of the time the two systems mix and the weather is neither too hot or too Read More

Beefed up housing prices - 7/24/2007
townhomes in my area reached almost $700,000 two years ago. Those same townhomes are worth a little more than Read More

Fairfax -- Best kept secret in Washington D.C. reg - 6/20/2007
Fairfax is a wonderful, safe and convenient city with nationally-ranked schools, diverse and interesting neighborhoods, and an awesome historic downtown filled with shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars. What's more, the city is well-run and boasts the lowest property tax rate in Northern Virginia. The downtown has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation and now boasts a brand new library, new shops, mixed-use development with condos, and brick-paved sidwalks and pavers for pedestrian-friendly use. Bike and hiking trails ring the neighborhoods and George Mason University offers academic, cultural and athletic activities. The metro is within 5 or 10 minutes of most homes and Fairfax has great access to the major roadways. And the homes are much cheaper than nearby Falls Church, McLean, Vienna or Oakton. If you like contemporary homes in a rustic wooded setting, check out the award-winning Great Oaks neighborhood off of Old Lee Highway near the Army Navy Country Read More