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Location
Fairfax County is one of the most desirable residential communities in the metropolitan Washington region primarily because of its location. Fairfax County is located just inside and outside the Virginia side of the Capital Beltway with easy access to Washington, D.C.
Fairfax County has evolved from a farming community serving the nation's capital into a major business center and one of the most desirable residential communities in the metropolitan Washington region. Tysons Corner, the County's "downtown", has more office space than the central business districts of Cincinnati, Houston, Miami or San Diego and one of the greatest concentrations of retail space in the nation. For more on Tysons Corner and other Fairfax County neighborhoods, click here.
There is a broad spectrum of residential communities developed by some of the nation's premier home builders. Each area in Fairfax County offers unique qualities to satisfy any taste.
Fairfax County resources are among some of the finest in the country. The Public School System is the tenth largest and one of the most innovative. The students consistently rank among the top students in the nation. The Fairfax County Police, and Fire and Rescue Departments are the largest of their kind in the State of Virginia.
There are more than 30,000 acres of parkland and other recreational facilities throughout the County. Nearly 100 miles of trails are available for biking and horseback riding. Residents and tourists can travel back in time by visiting one of the County's many historical landmarks including Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington.
Major Employers
Over 100 foreign-based firms have offices in the County:
Colleges & Universities
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