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South Run, VA
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Population
6,600
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,611
ZIP codes
0
South Run and its ZIP codes
South Run at a glance
- South Run is about 12 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $978,500 (about 2.6 times the Virginia figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for South Run, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South Run, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$978,500
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
96.1%
Bachelor's or higher
85.1%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,271), Irish Americans (915), Italian Americans (326).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for South Run.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$115,004
634,638 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$45.6B
FY 2026, $39,671 per person
How people get to work
South Run, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.6%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit5.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home33.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South Run, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,831
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,582
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Run, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.9%
U.S. 33.3% -10.4 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
6.4%
U.S. 12.8% -6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.0%
U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts
Cities near South Run
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrosspointeCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.2 |
| BurkeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 8.6 |
| Newington ForestCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Burke CentreCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.1 |
| West SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Laurel HillCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.4 |
| NewingtonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.6 |
| Kings ParkCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Kings Park WestCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| Fairfax StationCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 9.1 |
| OccoquanTown | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 9.1 |
| RavensworthCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| LortonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.3 |
| Long BranchCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.5 |
| WakefieldCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Run, VA in?
- South Run is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What is the population of South Run, VA?
- About 6,600 people live in South Run, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Run?
- Nearby places include Crosspointe (2 mi), Burke (2.3 mi), Newington Forest (2.4 mi), Burke Centre (2.9 mi), West Springfield (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023