Fairfax (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Fairfax (city) sits inside the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 2 data centers in Fairfax (city). Employers here counted 25,223 jobs in 2025, up 28.3% from 2019 (the 4th fastest growth of 133 Virginia counties). Fairfax (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Unemployment was 3.1% in August 2026, against 2.2% in 2019. 26,772 people live here, up 10.7% since 2020.
Cities and towns in Fairfax (city)
Fairfax (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Fairfax (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 24,174 | 26,772 | ▲ 10.7% | 70th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 19,665 | 25,223 | ▲ 28.3% | 4th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $57,494 | $69,941 | ▲ 21.6% | — |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 63 | 4 | ▼ 93.7% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.2% | 3.1% | ▲ 0.9pts | — |
Electrical contractors employ 4, down 93.7% since 2019 against up 33.4% statewide, at an average $65,773 a year.
Who powers Fairfax (city)
No operating power plant is located in Fairfax (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Fairfax (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 25,223 | $69,941 | 1.00 |
| Electrical contractors | 4 | $65,773 | 0.02 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Fairfax (city)
2 data centers in Fairfax (city) are on the SAVRN Data Center Map: see them by city and operator.
Fairfax (city) and its neighbors
Of the 1 counties that border Fairfax (city), Fairfax County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax (city) | 26,772 | ▲ 28.3% | — | — | 2 | — |
| Fairfax County | 1,167,873 | ▲ 2.0% | 133 MW | — | 45 | 1 |
More of Virginia
Fairfax (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Fairfax (city)?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 2 data centers in Fairfax (city).
What county is Fairfax, VA in?
Fairfax is in Fairfax (city), Virginia. About 26,772 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Fairfax (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 25,223 jobs in 2025 against 19,665 in 2019 (+28.3%, BLS QCEW).
Does Fairfax (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Fairfax (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.