Fair Oaks, Virginia
Fair Oaks is a community of 35,545 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Fair Oaks
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 113 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark, George Mason University, National Firearms Museum and 29 Diner.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Fair Oaks
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population at the 2020 census was 34,052. It encompasses a large area west of the city of Fairfax, centered on Fair Oaks Mall. Suburban neighborhoods and office parks occupy most of Fair Oaks, largely developed since the 1980s.
From the Wikipedia article Fair Oaks, Fairfax County, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
George Mason University
School · 3.6 mi
Public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia
Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
4110 West Ox Road, Fairfax
Museums and landmarks13
National Firearms Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
Museum located at the NRA Headquarters Building in Fairfax County, Virginia
11205 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax
Mo-Su 09:30-17:00; Dec 25 closed
29 Diner
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
United States historic place
City of Fairfax Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Virginia, USA
Fairfax Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
School in Fairfax, Virginia
Historic Blenheim
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Historic Fairfax County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
County courthouse in Virginia, United States of America
Oakton Trolley Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Railway station in Oakton, the United States of America
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
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Vale School-Community House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Old Fairfax County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Ox Hill Battlefield Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Park located on the site of a Civil War battlefield in Fairfax, Virginia, USA
4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
Park · 4.1 mi
Park in the United States of America
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes113
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 0.8 mi
12249 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Guapo's
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
13050 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Jas & Fam Caribbean Flavor Jamaican Restaurant
Restaurant · Jamaican
11709 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.9 mi
12980 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Restaurant · American, Steak House · 0.5 mi
4100 Monument Corner Drive, Fairfax
Su 16:00-21:00; Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:30
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
10930 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa,Su 05:30-21:00
Sushi On
Restaurant · Japanese
11717 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax
Mo-Su 11:30-14:30, Su-Fr 17:30-21:00, Sa 17:30-21:30
Chutzpah Deli
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
12214 Fairfax Towne Center, Fairfax
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Fairfax Bakery
Bakery · 1.6 mi
11211 Route 29, Fairfax
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Pei Wei
Restaurant · Asian · 1.1 mi
4461 Market Commons Drive, Fairfax
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
101 more on the map.
Where to stay14
Candlewood Suites Washington-Fairfax
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
11400 Random Hills Road, Fairfax
Sonesta ES suites Fairfax
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
12815 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax
Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax 1
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
12815 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax
Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax 2
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
12815 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Healthcare7
ManorCare Health Services-Fair Oaks
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
12475 Route 50, Fairfax
Fair Oaks Medical Plaza
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
3700 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax
Fair Oaks Professional Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
3650 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax
Map of Fair Oaks
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vienna (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Centreville 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Chantilly 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Burke Centre 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Burke 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Annandale 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Dranesville 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Bull Run 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Buckhall 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Ashburn 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Arlington 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2016-11-29 13 12 47 Entrance to the Fair Oaks Mall in Fair Oaks, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NRA Firearms Museum (7040580765), m01229 from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Blenheim 003, Aurbanski, CC BY 3.0
- Old-fairfax-city-hall036, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairfax County Courthouse, Aurbanski, CC BY 3.0
- Ratcliff-Allison House Fairfax City, Eopederson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairfax Museum, Wiki publius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VALE SCHOOL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 29 Diner Exterior, John Handy, CC BY 3.0
- OAKTON TROLLEY STATION, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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