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RANK #754 / 996 NAT · #24 / 37 VA · POP 73,290
1YR FORECAST: +1.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +17%
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.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
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)
|
$1,000M | Proposed |
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Remington Technology Park Data Center Campus
Undisclosed
|
$500M | Under Construction |
|
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.
At 24/100, Fauquier County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 996 counties we track. Median income of $122,785 combined with job growth of +3.8% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Fauquier County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $501,200 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.24 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,468/month on average.
Fauquier County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +1.2% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +3.8% clip — and home values reflect that momentum, rising +3.7% over the past 12 months.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.52% 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.