Fairfax County, Virginia

Living in Oakton, VA

Among Fairfax County's 16 largest communities, Oakton has the second-highest home values ($792K) and the second-most transit commuting (8% of workers). With about 36,700 residents, it's Fairfax County's 6th-largest community. Below: prices, housing and getting around, and how Fred works here.

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Median home value: $792K; Census, 2020–2024
Median rent: $2,276; per month
Own their home: 67%; of households
Nearest Metro: 1.8 mi; Vienna/Fairfax-GMU

At a glance

Homes, prices & getting around.

The median home in Oakton is valued at $792K, slightly above the Fairfax County median of $733K — the 2nd highest of the 16 Fairfax County communities compared on this site. Median rent is $2,276 a month (county: $2,276).

Housing here is a mix — 35% detached houses, 28% townhouses and 37% condos and apartments. Most homes are owner-occupied (67%, in line with Fairfax County). The typical home was built in 1983, about the same as the Fairfax County median of 1983.

The nearest Metro station is Vienna/Fairfax-GMU (Orange Line), about 1.8 miles from the center of Oakton. Of workers here, 8% take public transit (above the Fairfax County rate of 5%) and 34% work from home.

Homes by type of building

Detached houses 35%
Townhouses 28%
2–9 unit buildings 8%
10+ unit buildings 29%

Residents: 36,732; 2020 Census
Homes: 14,183; 2020 Census
Typical home built: 1983; median year
Avg. commute: 29 min; one way
Transit commuters: 8%; of workers
Work from home: 34%; of workers
Price-to-rent: 29; Fairfax County: 27

Straight-line distance to major job centers

Tysons: 4 mi
Dulles Airport: 9 mi
Bethesda / NIH: 13 mi
Downtown D.C.: 15 mi
Fort Meade: 34 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 Oakton: common questions.

Is Oakton a city? What county is it in?

No — Oakton 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 “Oakton” area can be larger than the Census boundary.

What is the median home value in Oakton?

$792K, 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 Oakton market report for recent sales.

Do more people rent or own in Oakton?

67% of households own their home and 33% rent (ACS 2020–2024), compared with 69% owners across Fairfax County. Fred can run the rent-versus-buy numbers for a specific Oakton home.

How far is Oakton from downtown D.C.?

Oakton 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 Oakton?

Public schools are assigned by home address. Oakton 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 Oakton?

A rough guide is the price-to-rent ratio — the median home value divided by a year of median rent. Here it's about 29 (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 Oakton?

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 Oakton?

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 Oakton real estate agent.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing or relocating in Oakton, 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 Oakton, with a patient, jargon-free guide from pre-approval to closing day.

Selling

Pricing from recent Oakton 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 Oakton with nearby towns and runs remote tours before you arrive.

Nearby

Oakton and its neighbors.

The closest places on this site, across county and state lines. Fair Oaks is about 3.4 miles away, Tysons is about 4.6 miles away, Reston is about 4.8 miles away.

Community	Population	Median home value	Median rent	Own their home	Typical home	Avg. commute
Oakton	36,732	$792K	$2,276	67%	Mixed	29 min
Fair Oaks	34,052	$608K	$2,275	45%	Condos & apartments	27 min
Tysons	26,374	$640K	$2,497	34%	Condos & apartments	27 min
Reston	63,226	$642K	$2,231	61%	Mixed	26 min
West Falls Church	30,243	$707K	$2,066	67%	Single-family	29 min
Annandale	43,363	$681K	$1,933	65%	Mostly houses	27 min
McLean	50,773	$1.41M	$3,422	86%	Single-family	28 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 Oakton?

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

Request the Oakton market report Compare Fairfax County

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.