Clifton
Town in Fairfax County, Virginia
Clifton is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 243 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 207 ft (63 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Union Mill, 1.5 miles N.
- 243residents (2020 Census)
- 207 ftelevation · 63 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 993 / sq mipopulation density
- 20124ZIP code
About Clifton
Clifton is an incorporated town located in southwestern Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, with a population of 243 at the time of the 2020 census.
Incorporated by the General Assembly on March 9, 1902, Clifton is one of only three towns in the county, the other two being the much more populous Vienna and Herndon. Clifton's history begins pre-colonially, when the area was used as hunting grounds by the local Dogue Native American tribe. A railroad siding was constructed here during the Civil War, and the area became titled as Devereux Station. A nearby neighborhood on the outskirts of the Clifton ZIP code has this name. Development of a village at the siding began in 1868 when a railroad depot, named "Clifton Station", was constructed.
Unlike most areas in Northern Virginia, the land around Clifton is far less built up than nearby areas, especially to its east and southwest. This was out of the worry that overdevelopment near Bull Run and the Occoquan River would be environmentally damaging to the Occoquan Reservoir. Consequently, as development edged near the area in the late 1970s and early 1980s, an ordinance was enacted stating that only one building could be placed on 5-acre (2.0 ha) parcels that have not already been divided. Today, the southern and eastern portions of the area are heavily forested, with single-family homes, while the northern area has become equestrian areas.
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Living in Clifton
- Median household income
- $232,500
- Median home value
- $1,050,000
- Median age
- 37.3
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Clifton had 243 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 243 |
|---|---|
| Density | 993 per sq mi (383 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clifton at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 243 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.24 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7801° N, 77.3860° W |
| ZIP code | 20124 |
| Official website | cliftonva.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5117376 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clifton
- Union Mill1.5 mi N
- Fairfax Station2.8 mi E
- Manassas Park3.0 mi W
- Yorkshire3.5 mi W
- Braddock3.9 mi NE
- Burke Centre4.7 mi E
- Centreville5.0 mi NW
- Fair Lakes5.0 mi N
- Loch Lomond5.2 mi W
- Kings Park West5.4 mi NE
- Buckhall5.5 mi SW
- Manassas5.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Clifton
What county is Clifton in?
Clifton is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Clifton, VA?
243 people lived in Clifton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clifton, VA?
The ZIP code of Clifton is 20124.
What is the elevation of Clifton?
207 feet (63 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clifton?
Union Mill (1.5 mi), Fairfax Station (2.8 mi), Manassas Park (3.0 mi), Yorkshire (3.5 mi), Braddock (3.9 mi).
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