Fauquier County
Living in Fauquier County, VA
Beautiful views and expansive open spaces at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Firmly planted in Northern Virginia, Fauquier County offers access to big city amenities without the hectic feel of a large city. Instead, you’ll find wide-open spaces, wineries, quaint towns, and unique outdoor recreation activities. Famous for its horse farms and beautiful rolling land at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Fauquier is a natural haven that serves as a gateway to bustling Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
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Walk Score
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43 in Walkability
This community is driver-friendly. Most commutes will require a car.
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Commute Time to Airport
45 min drive to IAD
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Commute Time to D.C.
1 hour drive
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Demographics
Schools in Fauquier County
An outstanding cluster of public and private education options
Fauquier County Public Schools includes 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools and 1 alternative learning school. With about 11,000 students from grades K-12 and over 900 teachers, this district has a student to teacher ratio of about 13:1. The Fauquier County Public School District is ranked No. 51 out of the 131 school districts across Virginia by Niche.
Private education in Fauquier County is also highly ranked, with 12 private school options across the county serving 1,989 students. Wakefield School, Highland School, Fresta Valley Christian School all offer highly ranked sports programs, extracurriculars and rigorous academics.
Fauquier County Transportation
A growing transportation network
Transportation for commuters from rural Fauquier County to the metro D.C. area is a breeze thanks to regional trolley and bus options, commuter buses, park and ride lots, and a number of highways and connecting roads.
- Rappahannock Rapidan Regional Transportation
- Virginia Regional Transit
- Uber, Lyft and numerous taxi companies
Fauquier County Attractions
Wineries, historical attractions and outdoor recreation abound in this bucolic region
The Fauquier County Wine Trail features 26 wineries with unique, award-winning wines and incredible vistas. Beautiful parks across the county offer boating, hiking, fishing and playgrounds. Residents can also enjoy exploring William C. Whitney State Forest, a 147-acre forest and wildlife sanctuary. Looking to experience charming rural farm life? Fauquier County is home to plenty of local farms and orchards where you can take tours, pick your own fruit, get lost in corn mazes and more. History buffs will love the historical museums and attractions in Fauquier County, like the Cold War Museum and the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail.
Fauquier County Taxes
Competitive state for taxes
- State Income Tax (VA): 5.75%
- Real Property Tax Rate: $0.903 per $100 Assessed Value
- Sales Tax (Combined State and Local): 5.3%