RANK #280 / 996 · POP 73,290 · VA
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.7%
Known as "Horse and Wine Country," Fauquier County, Virginia, is characterized by its scenic landscapes, including rolling hills and farmlands at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located approximately 40 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., the county offers a blend of rural tranquility and accessibility to urban centers. Towns like Warrenton, the county seat, provide a close-knit community feel with historic charm. Outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful, with parks, hiking trails, rivers for fishing and paddling, and areas for horseback riding.
Life in Fauquier County offers a quieter pace, attracting families, retirees, and remote workers seeking more space and a strong sense of community. The public school system is above average, with institutions like Kettle Run High School and Greenville Elementary performing well. The local economy is supported by a growing tourism sector, particularly its wineries and equestrian events, and has seen recent investment in technology and energy infrastructure. Commute options to nearby cities include carpooling, vanpooling, and park-and-ride lots, with direct highway access to I-66 and Route 29.
Overvalued relative to economy
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 11.4x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Gigaland Data Center Complex
Undisclosed (proposed by Gigaland)
|
$1,000M | Proposed |
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Remington Technology Park Data Center Campus
Undisclosed
|
$500M | Under Construction |
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AWS Warrenton Data Center
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
|
$200M | Planned |
|
Fitch Solar Project
AES
|
$125M | Planned |
|
Remington Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Dominion Energy
|
$100M | Planned |
|
Warrenton Village Center Mixed-Use Development
Undisclosed
|
$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Fauquier County has a Boom Town Index score of 72/100, ranking #280 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +3.8% and a median household income of $122,785, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Fauquier County is $501,200 with median rent at $1,468/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.245, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +3.8%. Home values changed +3.7% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.52% of Fauquier County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.