Fairfax Village
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Great for
- Cost of Living
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Neighborly Spirit
Not great for
- Gym & Fitness
- Nightlife
- Schools
- Safe & Sound
- Childcare
Who lives here?
- Singles
- Retirees
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Students
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Fairfax Village
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"A crime riddled version of Maryland"
This neighborhood boasts nothing remarkable, except for extraordinarily low priced housing, and a bit of greenery here and there. All the amenities of a small town are included (grocery store, schools... liquor stores), but crime is definitely a major downfall in this area. It's also so far southeast that it might as well be in Maryland, a state where you can find all the cheap housing and none of the crime.
Pros
- Known for its gardens
- Low cost of home ownership
Cons
- crime
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
Fairfax Village
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Own a home for under $100,000?"
Fairfax Village is a neighborhood of approximately 1,447 residents located in the southeast section of the city. In general the neighborhood is is within the boundaries of Alabama Avenue S.E., Pennsylvania Avenue S.E., Southern Avenue S.E. and Branch Avenue S.E. Data from 2010 indicates that the average price for homes sold in the neighborhood was $82,017. It is important to note that most of the homes in Fairfax Village were condominiums and that 50% of the homes here are owner occupied. There is a condominium for sale currently that is under $40,000.
Fairfax Village is almost exclusively homes and does not offer the mixed uses found in many other neighborhoods in the city. The nearest school is Beers Elementary and it is located on Alabama Avenue S.E. and is not really within the neighborhood. There are a few restaurants located in Fairfax Village, but not many. Shopping is scarce as well. Most residents will want to venture outside of the immediate neighborhood for eating out, nightlife, shopping and access to green space. There is one place of worship within Fairfax Village.
Recent crime data indicates that crimes against persons and property are fairly common, but as always check the recent crime data and make an informed decision as to the crime risk before moving into any neighborhood
Fairfax Village is almost exclusively homes and does not offer the mixed uses found in many other neighborhoods in the city. The nearest school is Beers Elementary and it is located on Alabama Avenue S.E. and is not really within the neighborhood. There are a few restaurants located in Fairfax Village, but not many. Shopping is scarce as well. Most residents will want to venture outside of the immediate neighborhood for eating out, nightlife, shopping and access to green space. There is one place of worship within Fairfax Village.
Recent crime data indicates that crimes against persons and property are fairly common, but as always check the recent crime data and make an informed decision as to the crime risk before moving into any neighborhood
Pros
- Low cost of home ownership
Recommended for
- Singles
- Retirees
Fairfax Village
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"signs of hope"
Fairfax Village is one of the more hopeful areas in Ward 7, one of the poorest wards in the city. However, these neighbors have average incomes, and many more than usual have a high school diploma. As a result, they are generally upwardly mobile professional types. Too bad that they live in a forgotten area of the District. If the residents have their way, however, Fairfax Village will soon have more services, and they are already having some success. There is a nice shopping center, and the Metro recently added some bus routes.
Fairfax Village residents have a strong sense of community, and are working hard to reduce the crime rate. This will be difficult because surrounding neighborhoods have huge crime problems and are poor. On the other hand, community is the key to any sort of improvement. In any event, housing is quite affordable, so residents are able to live more comfortably than other middle class people in the District. Shopping can be accessed just across the border into Maryland. Schools aren’t that good, but the parents manage to educate their children in spite of it all. Hopefully, the residents of Fairfax Village will be able to have a positive influence on the area at large.
Fairfax Village residents have a strong sense of community, and are working hard to reduce the crime rate. This will be difficult because surrounding neighborhoods have huge crime problems and are poor. On the other hand, community is the key to any sort of improvement. In any event, housing is quite affordable, so residents are able to live more comfortably than other middle class people in the District. Shopping can be accessed just across the border into Maryland. Schools aren’t that good, but the parents manage to educate their children in spite of it all. Hopefully, the residents of Fairfax Village will be able to have a positive influence on the area at large.
Pros
- strong community bonds
- public transaportation
Cons
- crime
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Students
Fairfax Village
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"This is Not the Kind of Village it Takes"
Fairfax Village is yet another of the many DC neighborhoods that is trying to carve some sort of life out of a neighborhood plagued by crime. According to a local website, Fairfax Village averages at least one theft or robbery per day. As the holidays approach and the economy continues to decline, these numbers are likely to go up.
Sadly, this could be a charming place to live were it not for the crime. While there is very little single family housing available, there are a number of other acceptable options, especially for young people just getting a start in life. For one thing, there are four apartment complexes that cater to those looking for affordable housing. There are also a number of garden apartments for rent, as well as townhouses and a few condominiums.
It really is sad to see the desperate attempts that these citizens make to bring some sort of beauty to their lives. Many of the buildings feature pretty landscaping and even the apartments have potted plant gardens. Its only when you look around and see the bars of nearby windows that you are reminded that this really is not a very safe place to live.
Sadly, this could be a charming place to live were it not for the crime. While there is very little single family housing available, there are a number of other acceptable options, especially for young people just getting a start in life. For one thing, there are four apartment complexes that cater to those looking for affordable housing. There are also a number of garden apartments for rent, as well as townhouses and a few condominiums.
It really is sad to see the desperate attempts that these citizens make to bring some sort of beauty to their lives. Many of the buildings feature pretty landscaping and even the apartments have potted plant gardens. Its only when you look around and see the bars of nearby windows that you are reminded that this really is not a very safe place to live.
Pros
- public transaportation
Cons
- crime
Recommended for
- Singles
- Students
