Why Fairfax City?

We get it. This is a huge decision, and it’s likely one that can make or break your business.

That’s why we’re here to help you every step of the way—not only walking you through the process of locating your business in the city, but also making sure your company thrives once you’re here. We’re a small city, and your success matters to us greatly.

Here are more reasons companies have been choosing Fairfax City:

Wealthy, highly educated population.

Situated in a highly-populated region with some of the nation’s highest household income levels.

Built-in and captive audience.

The city boasts more than 18,300 office workers who spend $105.8 million where they work. More than 20,000 vehicles a day also travel in Fairfax City.

Vibrant downtown.

Talk about buzz: The city offers incredible retail and restaurant opportunities in a high-density, high-income, high-traffic walkable downtown setting.

Major university town.

George Mason University—now the largest university in the Commonwealth of Virginia—is literally in our back yard, with more than 25,000 students and staff in town.

Wide variety of retail space.

You’ll find all kinds of options across the city, including downtown—all with ample parking and signage.

State-of-the-art public transportation.

The gem is our CUE Bus, with nearly 700,000 riders a year—connecting the city to George Mason University, all city activity centers, and the Vienna/Fairfax Metro station.

Green, lush and ready to play.

The city is anchored by vibrant public parks that attract thousands of visitors with ever-changing events and activities.