Fairfax City
Economic Development
Your Partner in Growth
Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED) supports economic and commercial growth in Fairfax City, VA. Economic development is the number one priority of the Mayor and City Council, and FCED's mandate is to build programs and initiatives that support the creation of good jobs, strong businesses, and a vibrant and sustainable economy.
Fairfax City is one of the premier locations in Northern Virginia for business growth and development, a place where companies, employers, and workers choose to invest, and where their needs and expectations of a supportive, inclusive, and resilient city are met and exceeded. Fairfax City is situated in Northern Virginia, a diverse economic powerhouse. Northern Virginia accounts for over 40% of Virginia’s GDP and if it was a nation, it would have the 48th largest economy in the world.
Build, Scale, and Prosper in Fairfax City
Fairfax City Economic Development
10300 Eaton Place, Suite 235, Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 293-1631
contact@fairfaxcityecondev.org
By the Numbers
1.1M+*
$128,708
Median Household Income
Fairfax Population
*inclusive of Fairfax City and County
$24.7
Billion in Retail Spending
Why Companies Thrive in Fairfax City, Virginia
Highly Educated Workforce
Northern Virginia is among the nation’s most diverse, well-educated regions (60%+ bachelor’s; median age 37.8; above-average prime working-age), with ~30% speaking a non-English language at home and nearly 30% foreign-born. Fairfax City leverages nearby universities to give employers deep, cross-disciplinary talent that fuels innovation.
Metro Rail
Washington, D.C.’s Metro is a top rated rail system across the country. The GMU/Vienna Metro Station services much of Fairfax City.
Quality of Life
Fairfax City pairs small-town community with walkable, livable neighborhoods that attract business owners and their families. With top-tier schools, great parks, and interconnected trails, Northern Virginia consistently ranks among the nation’s best places to live.
Globally Competitive, Regionally Connected
In the D.C. metro, Fairfax City offers quick access to the capital and Northern Virginia/Maryland hubs, plus proximity to federal agencies, corporate HQs, and global markets. This location unlocks strong networking, top talent, and federal contracting opportunities—an ideal base for expansion or relocation.
Concierge Business Service
Fairfax City offers a coordinated, pro-business environment with low taxes, streamlined permitting, and aligned stakeholders. Grants, tax credits, and proactive support for entrepreneurship and innovation help companies of all sizes thrive.
Free Bus System
Fairfax City’s no cost CUE Bus system can take you from Metro, to every commercial center in the city, and even connects to George Mason University – Virginia’s largest public university.
A Great Trail Network
Fairfax has recently completed the I-66 bike path infrastructure that can take you from Fairfax City to Washington, D.C. This path also connects to the beautiful W&OD trail and other more local trails like the George Snyder Trail.
All Roads Lead to Fairfax City
