Fairfax County, Virginia

Living in Burke, VA

Among Fairfax County's 16 largest communities, Burke has the largest share of owner-occupied homes (90% owned), the second-highest rents ($2,894) and the second-most single-family houses (65% detached). With about 42,300 residents, it's Fairfax County's 5th-largest community. Below: prices, housing and getting around, and how Fred works here.

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Median home value: $748K; Census, 2020–2024
Median rent: $2,894; per month
Own their home: 90%; of households
Avg. commute: 29 min; one way

At a glance

Homes, prices & getting around.

The median home in Burke is valued at $748K, close to the Fairfax County median of $733K — the 3rd highest of the 16 Fairfax County communities compared on this site. Median rent is $2,894 a month (county: $2,276).

Housing here is mostly single-family houses — 65% of homes are detached. Most homes are owner-occupied (90%, against 69% across Fairfax County). The typical home was built in 1979, about the same as the Fairfax County median of 1983.

Burke has no Metro station of its own; the closest is Franconia-Springfield (Blue Line), about 5.2 miles away. VRE commuter trains stop at Rolling Road, about a mile away. About 30% of workers here work from home.

Homes by type of building

Detached houses 65%
Townhouses 33%
2–9 unit buildings 2%
10+ unit buildings <1%

Residents: 42,312; 2020 Census
Homes: 13,880; 2020 Census
Typical home built: 1979; median year
Avg. commute: 29 min; one way
Transit commuters: 3%; of workers
Work from home: 30%; of workers
Price-to-rent: 22; Fairfax County: 27

Straight-line distance to major job centers

Tysons: 10 mi
Downtown D.C.: 15 mi
Dulles Airport: 16 mi
Bethesda / NIH: 18 mi
Fort Meade: 36 mi

As the crow flies from the community's Census center point; drive times vary with traffic — Fred can map your real commute.

Questions

Living in Burke: common questions.

Is Burke a city? What county is it in?

No — Burke is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia. It has no city government of its own; Fairfax County provides local services, and the mailing-address “Burke” area can be larger than the Census boundary.

What is the median home value in Burke?

$748K, based on owners' own estimates in the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey, compared with $733K across Fairfax County. These figures trail today's prices — request a valuation or a current Burke market report for recent sales.

Do more people rent or own in Burke?

90% of households own their home and 10% rent (ACS 2020–2024), compared with 69% owners across Fairfax County. Fred can run the rent-versus-buy numbers for a specific Burke home.

How far is Burke from downtown D.C.?

Burke is about 15 miles from downtown D.C. in a straight line. The average one-way commute from here is 29 minutes.

Which schools serve Burke?

Public schools are assigned by home address. Burke is served by Fairfax County Public Schools; check the district's boundary tools for any specific address.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burke?

A rough guide is the price-to-rent ratio — the median home value divided by a year of median rent. Here it's about 22 (Fairfax County: 27); the higher it is, the more renting tends to win on monthly cost. It's only a starting point — taxes, rates and how long you'll stay matter more. Fred runs the real numbers for specific homes.

Are there first-time buyer programs for Burke?

Yes: Virginia Housing — the state housing agency's first-time buyer loans and down-payment assistance. Eligibility and limits change, so confirm with a participating lender — Fred can introduce one.

Can Fred help me buy or sell in Burke?

Yes. Fred Mohseni is a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. with The ONE Street Company at Samson Properties. Call (202) 704-5931 or send a note.

How Fred helps

Your Burke real estate agent.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing or relocating in Burke, you work directly with Fred — a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., with an accountant's eye for the numbers.

Buying

Tours, offers and negotiation in Burke, with a patient, jargon-free guide from pre-approval to closing day.

Selling

Pricing from recent Burke sales, then preparation and marketing for the strongest possible offer.

Investing

Rent-versus-own math, cash-flow analysis and neighborhood selection from an accounting and finance background.

Relocating

New to the area? Fred compares Burke with nearby towns and runs remote tours before you arrive.

Nearby

Burke and its neighbors.

The closest places on this site, across county and state lines. West Springfield is about 2.1 miles away, Springfield is about 4.2 miles away, Annandale is about 5.2 miles away.

Community	Population	Median home value	Median rent	Own their home	Typical home	Avg. commute
Burke	42,312	$748K	$2,894	90%	Single-family	29 min
West Springfield	23,369	$637K	$2,455	85%	Mostly houses	32 min
Springfield	31,339	$640K	$2,656	66%	Mostly houses	29 min
Annandale	43,363	$681K	$1,933	65%	Mostly houses	27 min
Lincolnia	22,922	$647K	$2,141	57%	Mixed	28 min
Lake Ridge	46,162	$471K	$2,033	76%	Townhouses	36 min
West Falls Church	30,243	$707K	$2,066	67%	Single-family	29 min

ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. * = wide margin of error. “Typical home” is the most common kind of building. On smaller screens some columns are hidden; open on a laptop for population, home type and commute.

Next step

Thinking about Burke?

Ask Fred for a current Burke market report — recent sales, what's listed and what it means for your budget. Or call (202) 704-5931.

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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; D.C. Office of Planning neighborhood clusters and regional rail stations (D.C. GIS). Home values are owners' own estimates averaged over 2020–2024, so they trail today's prices. This product uses Census Bureau data but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data updated November 2026.