Wakefield, Virginia
Wakefield is a community of 11,930 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Wakefield
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 48 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include George Mason University, University of Northern Virginia, City of Fairfax Historic District and Fairfax Public School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Wakefield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wakefield
Wakefield is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 census was 11,275. The current Wakefield area was built in the 1950-60's.
From the Wikipedia article Wakefield, Fairfax County, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
George Mason University
School · 3.5 mi
Public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia
University of Northern Virginia
School · 2.0 mi
For-profit university in Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks10
City of Fairfax Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Virginia, USA
Fairfax Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
School in Fairfax, Virginia
Historic Blenheim
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Historic Fairfax County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
County courthouse in Virginia, United States of America
Holmes Run Acres Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Suburban housing development in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Oak Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic home in Annandale, Virginia, USA
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Old Fairfax County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
Eakin Community Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes48
Osaki Massage Chair l OTA World Annandale VA
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
OTA World offers premium massage chairs, including 4D, 3D, and AI 4D models, as well as recliners from brands like Osaki, Titan, and...
7883 Heritage Drive, Annandale
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00
The Swiss Bakery + Market Cafe
Cafe · Swiss, European, German · 1.5 mi
5224 Port Royal Road, Springfield
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Marss Cafe & Food
Cafe · 1.9 mi
7611 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
Mo-Th 07:00-15:00; Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su off
Sweet Berry
Ice cream · 1.9 mi
9432 Main Street, Fairfax
Mo-Fr 13:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 14:00-20:00
Peet's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
3985 Pickett Road
Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:30-19:00
36 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship28
Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church
Church · Greek Catholic · 2.0 mi
3410 Woodburn Road, Annandale
First Presbyterian Church of Annandale
Church · Presbyterian · 1.9 mi
7610 Newcastle Drive, Annandale
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.5 mi
9350 Braddock Road, Burke
Calvary Hill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.7 mi
9301 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax
Chabad of Northern Virginia
Place of worship · Orthodox · 1.5 mi
3939 Prince William Drive, Fairfax
Ravensworth Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.0 mi
5100 Ravensworth Road, Annandale
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus
School · 0.7 mi
8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
Healthcare2
Map of Wakefield
202 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 (5 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
Davison Army Airfield (DAA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Annandale 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Kings Park West 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Merrifield 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Burke 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Fairfax 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Burke Centre 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Springfield 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Lincolnia 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Idylwood 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Lake Barcroft 5 mi east, about 8 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
Loading what members have shared...
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
- Houses along Wakefield Chapel Road, self, CC BY 3.0
- 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
- OAK HILL ANNANDALE, FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Fairfax Jail, Wiki publius, CC0
- Unva3, Auroraylloh, Public domain
- Accotink Trail Eakin Community Park, Antepenultimate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truro Anglican Church, Fairfax, Virginia (1959) 05, Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
- Immanuel Bible Church, Jesse Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Mason Performing Arts, Laxmatt, Public domain
_05.jpg){kind=link}
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.