Fairfax County

 Fairfax County borders both the City of Alexandria and Arlington County and forms part of the suburban ring of Washington, D.C.  As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,150,309, making it the Commonwealth's most populous jurisdiction, with around 13% of Virginia's population and 64% of the residents are homeowners.   The county seat is Fairfax, although because it is an independent city under Virginia law, the city of Fairfax is not part of Fairfax County. Fairfax County has a landmass totaling over 400 square miles and is home to one of the top-rated public school districts in the county.

The county is home to the headquarters of intelligence agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and National Reconnaissance Office, as well as the National Counterterrorism Center and Office of the Director of National Intelligence.  The county is also home to seven Fortune 500 companies, including three in the Falls Church area; although not located in the independent municipality of Falls Church.  Fairfax County is also home to George Mason University and other major colleges.

Learn more about Fairfax County at www.fxva.com.  For more information about outdoor fun in Fairfax County, go to www.funinfairfaxva.com.