Fairfax, VA vs Johns Creek, GA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Johns Creek
71.3
#997 nationally
Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 18). Johns Creek leads in crime level (1.0 vs 2.5). Johns Creek leads in cost of living index (133 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | Johns Creek, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 71.3 (#997) |
| Population | 25,144 | 81,108 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $704,500 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $153,882 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+44.9 |
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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71.3 Score
Johns Creek, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$704,500
Population
81,108
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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