The Nine Magisterial Districts of Fairfax County
Fairfax County is one of the largest, most prosperous and most populous counties in Virginia. To be more specific, according to the US Census Fairfax County has about a million residents. Furthermore, average annual household income in Fairfax County ($100,552) is twice the national average ($51,106).
The county government is managed by a Board of Supervisors that are elected from nine different magisterial districts . The board overseen by chairman who holds an at-large seat, and by Vice Chairman.
Click on the image for a larger view of the map. To enter an address and find out what district that address is in click here. Fairfax County Government has earned top marks from the Pew Charitable Trust's Government Performance Project. The magisterial districts of Fairfax County are:
- Braddock
- Sully
- Lee
- Dranesville
- Mason
- Springfield
- Huntermill
- Mount Vernon
- Providence
Braddock District is 26 square miles of mainly residential communities but includes recreational locations, Wakefield Recreation Center, Lake Accotink Park.
Sully District is supervised by Michael R. Frey. Sully offers its residents numerous public facilities, golf courses, and nearby Washington Dulles International Airport.
Lee District supervisor is Jeff McKay. Lee District is the home of the Lee District RECenter where residents can swim, jog, play racquetball, basketball and volleyball in the 20,000 square foot gym. Also, Huntley Meadows park is located in the Lee District and is home to forests, wetlands, and flower filled meadows. In addition, there is the Franconia Museum which preserves the Franconia area.
The supervisor from Dranesville District is John H. Foust. Dranesville District has the Farmers Market which runs through May until November.
Mason District's supervisor is Penelope A. Gross. The business centers of Bailey's Crossroads, Seven Corners, and Annandale are all located in Mason District. Recreational facilities here include Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Lincolnia Senior Center, Pinecrest Gold Coarse, Green Spring Gardens Park, Clark House, Bailey's Community Center, Willston Multicultural Center, and Mason District Park.
The Springfield District supervisor is Pat Herrity. Springfield District is the home for Fair Oaks, Clifton, Burke and Fairfax Station. This year the inaugural Springfield District Children's Fair which included a BMX demo, exhibits from the fire and police stations, a 5 mile run/walk around Burke Lake and a golf tournament. Parks include Accotink Stream Valley, Franconia, Lee High, Island Creek, and Hooes Road.
Catherine M. Hudgins is the supervisor for Hunter Mill District. The Hunter Mill District includes parts of Tysons Corner, Vienna, North Vienna, Reston, Oak Hill, and areas in Herndon.
Mount Vernon District (supervisor: Gerry W. Hyland) has much to offer its residents. There are many historical sites including George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens and Woodlawn Plantation and the Pope-Leighey House. Recreation facilities include Mount Vernon Rec Center and George Washington Rec Centers, Fort Hunt Park, Mason Neck State Park, Pohick Regional Park, Fairfax Fair which is held in June of every year, and Lord and Ladies Fairfax who are announced at the Fairfax fair.
The Providence District supervisor is Linda Q. Smyth. Providence District is approximately 22. 31 square miles. "Nottoway Nights" is one of the main features of the Providence District which is a summer concert series. Shopping centers include Tyson's Corner Center, Fairfax Square, Tyson's Galleria and Fair Oaks mall.
Throughout the county there are numerous departments and agencies that provide essential community services such as senior centers, health clinics, and school/day care programs. Here are some great tools for researching homes, neighborhoods and properties in Fairfax County.
- Zillow by Will Nesbitt
- Northern Virginia statistics
- Fairfax County Records
- Neighborhood Comparison -- Compare neighborhood stats side by side.
- Property Search
- Condo Property Search
