The Town FilesSeven Corners, Virginia
Community in Fairfax County · population 9,131 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $318,700
- Household income
- $77,400
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 34.6
Seven Corners is a community of 9,131 people in Fairfax County, Virginia. The median home is worth $318,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more vibrant than 100% of Virginia towns, better transit than 100% of Virginia towns, more walkable than 99% of Virginia towns.
How Seven Corners ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Seven Corners is worth $318,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $77,400, which is more affordable than 37% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,632 a month. 43.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Seven Corners | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $318,700 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,632 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $77,400 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 43.5% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Seven Corners
| People | Seven Corners | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.0% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 43.4% | — |
| Work from home | 23.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 34.1 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 91.8% |
Weather in Seven Corners
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.8 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 95 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seven Corners since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 100 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 120 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 11, 2004.
Severe weather in Fairfax County since 1996
Fairfax County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Fairfax County
Fairfax County had 636,430 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $114,100 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Seven Corners itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Towns near Seven Corners
- Lake Barcroft, VA1.2 mi · 9,770 people · home $887,300
- Bailey's Crossroads, VA1.4 mi · 24,749 people · home $416,600
- Falls Church, VA2.1 mi · 14,658 people · home $1,055,600
- West Falls Church, VA2.3 mi · 30,243 people · home $706,800
- Arlington, VA2.5 mi · 238,643 people · home $895,000
- Lincolnia, VA3.5 mi · 22,922 people · home $647,400
- Annandale, VA3.6 mi · 43,363 people · home $681,300
- Idylwood, VA3.6 mi · 17,954 people · home $756,900
Seven Corners questions
Is Seven Corners, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Seven Corners scores better for retirees than 7% of Virginia towns and quieter than 1%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Seven Corners?
The median owner-occupied home in Seven Corners is valued at $318,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,400, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,632 a month.
What is the weather like in Seven Corners?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 5.8 inches of snow.
Does Seven Corners get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seven Corners since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)