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 Fairfax County and the Washington metropolitan area boast a broad variety of homes, locations and prices. Housing is available for individuals seeking an urban, suburban, small town or country feel. High-rise apartments, condominiums, single family homes and townhouses are plentiful.
Fairfax County's major residential communities offer a broad spectrum of choices for the home-buyer or  renter. The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors maintains a list of agents in northern Virginia. Real Estate assessment information for homes is available by address or tax map reference number on the Fairfax County Government Web site.
| Median Value of Owned Homes (2004)
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| Single Family Units |
$424,945 |
| Townhouse Units |
$263,340 |
| Multifamily Units |
$171,363 |
| All Units |
$349,000 |
| Source: Fairfax County Department of Systems Management and Human Services |
| Average Monthly Rents in Apartment Complexes (2004)
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| Efficiency |
$841 |
| One bedroom |
$1,005 |
| Two bedrooms |
$1,210 |
| Three bedrooms |
$1,411 |
| All units |
$1,157 |
| Source: Fairfax County Department of Systems Management and Human Services |
Metro Area Housing Affordability
| Metropolitan Area |
Median Sales Price —
Single Family Homes |
| Seattle |
$325,000 |
| Boston |
$430,900 |
| Washington, DC |
$441,400 |
| New York City |
$533,600 |
| Los Angeles |
$553,200 |
| San Diego |
$615,000 |
| San Francisco |
$721,900 |
| Source: National Association of Realtors;
Based on 3Q 2005 figures. |
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