Fauquier County

Overview

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

Tags
Breweries/wineries, Bucolic, Drive, Family-friendly, Hiking/biking, Rural, Shopping, Single-family, Suburban

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 SchoolHighland SchoolFresta 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. 

 

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 vistasBeautiful 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 fruitget 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%