The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 22312 sells for about $593,600, or $350 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,020 a month.
ZIP 22312 — Alexandria
The 22312 housing market remains stable with steady price appreciation driven by high demand and limited inventory. Proximity to major employment hubs and ongoing redevelopment projects continue to support property values in this established Northern Virginia community.
This ZIP is ideal for commuters and families seeking proximity to Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia employment centers while maintaining access to established suburban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 9.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 22312, Fairfax County VA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 22312 area are generally consistent with broader Fairfax County trends, which remain lower than the national average for violent crime.
Schools serving the area are part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and diverse programming.
The area faces moderate risk from severe weather events typical of Northern Virginia, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near stream valleys.
The area benefits from its proximity to major employment hubs in Alexandria and the I-395 corridor, with ongoing redevelopment of older commercial centers into mixed-use projects.
Property taxes are assessed by Fairfax County based on fair market value; the county maintains a competitive tax rate structure compared to neighboring jurisdictions.
Residents benefit from excellent access to I-395 and the Capital Beltway, with transit options including bus routes connecting to the Metrorail system.
The area features several community parks and is within short driving distance of major shopping centers like Landmark and the amenities of Old Town Alexandria.
The rental market is robust due to high demand from commuters, with a mix of garden-style apartments and single-family rentals maintaining low vacancy rates.
The economy is driven by professional services, government contracting, and proximity to the federal government and military installations in the D.C. metro area.
The area is served by a dense network of arterial roads and is well-integrated into the regional bus transit system.
Significant focus is placed on the redevelopment of aging commercial corridors to increase density and improve walkability.
Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration conducts annual assessments based on market data.
Parcels are subject to Fairfax County tax levies and various utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 22312 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- The St. James4.42.2 mi
- F1 Arcade Washington, D.C.4.610.4 mi
- Lake Fairfax Park4.613.1 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park43.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's411.5 mi
- Nationals Park4.68.7 mi
- Capital One Arena4.58.9 mi
- Northwest Stadium416.7 mi
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center4.59.1 mi
- International Spy Museum4.48.2 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.87.3 mi
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History4.88.4 mi
- Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum4.68.6 mi
- Smithsonian National Zoological Park4.69.3 mi
- Washington Monument4.77.9 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.87.3 mi
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History4.88.4 mi
- Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum4.68.6 mi
- United States Capitol4.79.1 mi
- National Mall4.87.8 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.87.3 mi
- National Mall4.87.8 mi
- United States Botanic Garden4.88.9 mi
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial4.97.4 mi
- Georgetown Waterfront Park4.77.4 mi
- The Wharf DC4.77.9 mi
- Adventures Unbound: Columbia Island Marina4.66.8 mi
- Washington Sailing Marina4.76.1 mi
- Adventures Unbound: Thompson Boat Center4.57.5 mi
- National Harbor Marina4.77.7 mi
- Topgolf National Harbor48.7 mi
- East Potomac Golf Links4.17.8 mi
- Congressional Country Club4.712.1 mi
- Puttery4.58.7 mi
- Burke Lake Golf Center4.59.3 mi
- Tysons Corner Center4.67.5 mi
- Tanger Outlets National Harbor4.48.5 mi
- Union Market4.510.3 mi
- Fair Oaks Mall4.411.4 mi
- Springfield Town Center4.43.4 mi
- Dulles International Airport4.118.7 mi
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport4.26.5 mi
- Capital One Lounge at IAD4.318.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Public golf course offering recreational space and greenbelt area.
Local park providing trails and outdoor recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.