About this list
Looking for a Fairfax County, VA distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Fairfax County, Virginia, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 1,167,873 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Fairfax County ranks #42 among U.S. counties by population. Fairfax County belongs to the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area, which had an estimated 6,465,724 residents in 2025.
Pricing: 25 free records for Fairfax County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Fairfax County, VA” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Fairfax County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 1,167,873 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | +1.5% |
| Housing units | 430,047 |
| Vacant housing units | 15,946 (3.7%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 284,195 (68.6%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 129,906 (31.4%) |
| Median home value | $732,800 |
| Median gross rent | $2,276/month |
| Median household income | $153,637 |
| Median year homes were built | 1983 |
| Median age of residents | 39.1 |
What the Numbers Mean for Fairfax County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 3.7% of Fairfax County's housing units (15,946 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, below the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Fairfax County was built in 1983, close to the U.S. median (1980), so distressed homes here span a typical mix of repair needs.
- Prices. The median home value of $732,800 is 120% above the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 4.8 times the county's median household income of $153,637. That puts deal spreads in a mid-range for wholesalers and flippers.
- Tenure. 68.6% of occupied homes in Fairfax County are owner-occupied versus 31.4% renter-occupied, close to the national split. Expect a mix of owner-occupant and landlord-owned distress.
- Population trend. Fairfax County's population was roughly steady between 2020 and 2025 (+1.5%), so local demand is stable rather than fast-moving.
How Investors and Contractors Use Fairfax County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Fairfax County before they reach the MLS. With about 284,195 owner-occupied and 129,906 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
Nearby and Similar Counties
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- District of Columbia, DC distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
Browse all counties in the Distressed Properties collection, or read the Motivated Seller Lists guide.
Fairfax County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Fairfax County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Fairfax County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Fairfax County, VA”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Fairfax County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 430,047 housing units in Fairfax County, of which 414,101 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.