RANK #403 / 1001 NAT · #10 / 37 VA · POP 74,577
1YR FORECAST: +1.5%
5YR OUTLOOK: +30%
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.
Fauquier County is one of 110 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +3.3% runs above the profile's typical +2.4%.
See all 110 Educated Suburban Growth counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below-average climate & terrain
Prices detached from rents
Housing looks overvalued at 26.3x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Gigaland Data Center Complex
Undisclosed (proposed by Gigaland)
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$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 |
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Fitch Solar Project
AES
|
$125M | Planned |
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Remington Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Dominion Energy
|
$100M | Planned |
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Warrenton Village Center Mixed-Use Development
Undisclosed
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$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Fauquier County scores 59/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#403). Median household income is $130,189 and job growth is running at +0.4%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Fauquier County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $573,700 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.23 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,613/month on average.
Fauquier County's population is growing — up +0.9% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.4%). Home values shifted +3.3% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.07% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Fauquier County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.