Fairfax County is one of the largest, most prosperous and most
populous counties in Virginia. To be more specific, according to the US
Census Fairfax County has about a million residents. Furthermore,
average annual household income in Fairfax County ($100,552) is twice
the national average ($51,106).
The county government is managed by a Board of Supervisors that are
elected from nine different magisterial districts . The board overseen
by Chairman Gerald E. Connolly, who holds an at-large seat, and by Vice Chairman Sharon of the Braddock District.
The County Supervisors appoint seven members to the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Commission which are
- Steven Davis Chairman,
- Michael Horwatt Vice Chairman,
- Ann Rodriguez Secretary/Treasurer,
- Ronald C. Johnson CEO of Ronson Network Services Corporation,
- Michael Lewis President of Liberty Capitol,
- Sudhakar Shenoy CEO of Information Management Consultants Inc.;
- and William Soza Chairman of Security One Bank.
Click on the image for a larger view of the map. To enter an address and find out what district that address is in click here. Fairfax County Government
has earned top marks from the Pew Charitable Trust’s Government
Performance Project. The magisterial districts of Fairfax County are:
- Braddock
- Sully
- Lee
- Dranesville
- Mason
- Springfield
- Huntermill
- Mount Vernon
- Providence
Braddock District is 26 square miles of mainly residential
communities but includes recreational locations, Wakefield Recreation
Center, Lake Accotink Park.
Sully District is supervised by Michael R. Frey. Sully offers its
residents numerous public facilities, golf courses, and nearby
Washington Dulles International Airport.
Lee District supervisor is Jeff McKay. Lee District is the home of
the Lee District RECenter where residents can swim, jog, play
racquetball, basketball and volleyball in the 20,000 square foot gym.
Also, Huntley Meadows park is located in the Lee District and is home
to forests, wetlands, and flower filled meadows. In addition, there is
the Franconia Museum which preserves the Franconia area.
The supervisor from Dranesville District is John H. Foust.
Dranesville District has the Farmers Market which runs through May
until November.
Mason District's supervisor is Penelope A. Gross. The business
centers of Bailey’s Crossroads, Seven Corners, and Annandale are all
located in Mason District. Recreational facilities here include Hidden
Oaks Nature Center, Lincolnia Senior Center, Pinecrest Gold Coarse,
Green Spring Gardens Park, Clark House, Bailey’s Community Center,
Willston Multicultural Center, and Mason District Park.
The Springfield District supervisor is Pat Herrity. Springfield
District is the home for Fair Oaks, Clifton, Burke and Fairfax Station.
This year the inaugural Springfield District Children’s Fair which
included a BMX demo, exhibits from the fire and police stations, a 5
mile run/walk around Burke Lake and a golf tournament. Parks include
Accotink Stream Valley, Franconia, Lee High, Island Creek, and Hooes
Road.
Catherine M. Hudgins is the supervisor for Hunter Mill District. The
Hunter Mill District includes parts of Tysons Corner, Vienna, North
Vienna, Reston, Oak Hill, and areas in Herndon.
Mount Vernon District (supervisor: Gerry W. Hyland) has much to offer its residents. There are many historical sites including George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens and Woodlawn Plantation and the Pope-Leighey House. Recreation facilities include Mount Vernon Rec Center and George Washington Rec Centers, Fort Hunt Park,
Mason Neck State Park, Pohick Regional Park, Fairfax Fair which is held
in June of every year, and Lord and Ladies Fairfax who are announced at
the Fairfax fair.
The Providence District supervisor is Linda Q. Smyth. Providence
District is approximately 22. 31 square miles. “Nottoway Nights” is one
of the main features of the Providence District which is a summer
concert series. Shopping centers include Tyson’s Corner Center, Fairfax
Square, Tyson’s Galleria and Fair Oaks mall.
Throughout the county there are numerous departments and agencies
that provide essential community services such as senior centers,
health clinics, and school/day care programs. Here are some great tools
for researching homes, neighborhoods and properties in Fairfax County.
