Fairfax, VA

Fair Oaks

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$250K - $2.69M
For Sale on Trulia:
56 homes
Rent:
$1.11K - $6.5K
For Rent on Trulia:
531 homes
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What Locals Say about Fair Oaks

At least 188 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 49 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 48 % Say there's wildlife

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Traffic in rush hour is bad but you can get buses. Train at metro Vienna is convenient and walkers feel safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "Wonderful neighborhood, neighbors all community oriented and friendly. HOA keep everything maintained well. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s by a lot of shops. People are constantly walking even in the winter. We are right by the mall and there is plenty of good food around here."
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  • Marabennett
    "Dog owners always take care of their dogs and fallow the cleaning procedures always around the area. "
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  • Malachidb03
    "The commute for the most part is great, love the parks and trails near by. I’ve lived here for only a year and I’ve taking to like this area very much"
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  • Michael V.
    "I’ve lived in Fair Lakes for almost 8 years and love it. It’s only a few minutes from lost every amenity, but it’s mostly central to Fairfax county and in a prime location to numerous highways and major roadways. I love this area! I hope to buy a home and raise my family here!"
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  • Mojicadarnell
    "nothing is pretty quiet in our neighborhood and neighbors are nice, very friendly. we all get along specially with our own space and we share parking lot "
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  • Richard
    "Safe neighborhood that close to everything but feels remote. Lots of community amenities. A golfer’s dream with community course."
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  • Ully S.
    "As a dog owner, there’s a lot of green and parks for my dog to run around, it’s great, which I love! "
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  • Unspecified
    "Depends on what time and where you commute. 15 min drive on the weekend is 35 min to an hour on weekdays "
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  • Michael V.
    "I’ve enjoyed the fair lakes area of fairfax for the better part of 8 years. There are great local business, a range of amenities, and of course you’re centralized to activities in and around Fairfax County. Just a short hop to i66 or any of the other major roadways. Schools are great. Neighbors are nice. Area is amazing. "
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  • Yolanda A.
    "There are plenty of dog owners yet you seldom here dogs barking. People pick up after their dogs when walking them. Clean friendly area"
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  • Jerome F.
    "Events that allow transplants to get to know each other. Growth is accelerating and people seem to exist in their own reality missing the ability to take a deep breath and get to know each other."
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  • Klhoust
    "Farmers markets ease of access to shopping. Great restaurants. Great access to large defense contractor jobs. "
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  • Natashabbee
    " You plan to leave 15 minutes if going anywhere near Fair Lakes. It gets busy around 9am and 4:45pm."
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  • Minnichstocks
    "People don’t pick up after their dogs, it might just be at the apt complex we live at. Costco and wegmans are great, both are crazy-busy pretty much always. No trick or treating at Lincoln at Fair Oaks apt complex. Otherwise, great location overall...Safe and friendly. Lots of restaurants, bars, churches to choose from. "
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  • Jeffandcarissa
    "Between HOAs and taxes, outdoor areas are always very clean and well cared for. Difficult to find a "bad section" of town. People take pride in making their homes look well cared for. "
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  • Kozzita75
    "A nice area, a lots of friendly dogs and the community feels safe, one only thing ..very expensive "
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  • Don H.
    "There are great pockets of small businesses where you can take your family for a day out and connect with your local community."
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  • Dohertyclan7
    "Shopping is nearby and it’s a walkable area. We have not met any people as the neighbors all keep to themselves. "
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  • Jesse S.
    "The commute is great. Even though we have a car, if I needed to take the bus and the metro, I wouldn’t have to wait long."
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  • Katrina M. .
    "I don’t have kids but I would love to raise my kids here. We love it! It’s very safe and family friendly. "
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  • Glkirk6161
    "Lots of events at the Gov Center about a mile away. Wegmans is across the street which is one if the bonuses of this community."
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  • Therm M
    "Very safe, family friendly area. Wonderful schools. Close to every store and restaurant you can ever need. Perfect place to live!"
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  • Scottharmon4
    "Nice area, all the conveniences, good walking areas, landscaping is very good, everything is a short drive"
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  • Brittany G.
    "I drive my car- I hit some traffic on the way home but that’s it - it’s not to bad - depending on the time of day - route 50 is rough at times"
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  • Toni H.
    "You see people out with their dogs and kids all the time. There are dog-friendly shops close by and a lot of great trails and parks around. "
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  • Mlregina
    "I see dogs walking all the time however there is no dog park. People are very good about picking up their pet waste "
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  • Harumi Y.
    "Dogs are welcome here. People take walks all the time. Neighbors are nice. The community is very calm and warm."
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  • behnfeldta
    "No traffic, through the woods to Reston. Intersection of 50, 66, 29, Fairfax Parkway, 123. Lots of options "
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  • waynetripp
    "Pool party + golf clubhouse has social such as Sunday brunch. At least once yearly community festivities such as October fest"
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  • Tessa a. B.
    "There are a lot of families in the neighborhood and it's in walking distance to a couple of shopping centers."
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  • Pebandkeb
    "The parks near by are great. The jungle gym at the elementary school is open on the weekends. Walking distance to Fairfax Corner and Government Center. "
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  • Heather
    "It’s different than most i have lived in previously. I really like it! Calm and community oriented, a definitely great place to build a family"
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  • Ariella g.
    "I grew up in this neighborhood for about 15 years. It was walking distance from cardinal forest shopping center, so there was always something to do nearby. Everyone in the neighborhood was really nice and you’d see them taking nightly walks in good weather."
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  • Jong H. R.
    "Lots of Family Restaurants and shops. All over Fairoaks and Fairlake."
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