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Burke, VA

Burke is an unincorporated section of Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, traditionally defined as the area served by the Burke post office (ZIP Code 22015). Burke includes two census-designated places: the Burke CDP, population 42,312 in 2020, and the Burke Centre CDP, population 17,518 in 2020.

Burke is located south of the center of Fairfax County at 38°46′53″N 77°16′15″W (38.781480, −77.270750). The Burke CDP is bordered by the CDPs of Burke Centre to the west, Kings Park West to the northwest, Long Branch and Wakefield to the north, Kings Park to the northeast, West Springfield to the east, Newington Forest to the south, and South Run to the southwest. Burke Lake Park, which borders the Burke CDP to the southwest and is not part of any CDP, is a large recreational park operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority, featuring a golf course and woodland surrounding Burke Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Burke CDP has a total area of 8.7 square miles (22.6 km²), of which 8.6 square miles (22.3 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²), or 1.22%, is water. Most of the water making up Burke consists of artificial ponds and lakes.

Burke is named after Silas Burke (1796–1854), a 19th-century slave owner who built a house on a hill overlooking the valley of Pohick Creek in approximately 1824. Burke was a farmer, merchant, and local politician. He was a judge, sheriff, director of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Company, and president of the Fairfax Agricultural Society and the Fairfax Turnpike Company, among other leadership titles. He was also an overseer of the Fitzhugh’s plantation, which meant that he managed the Fitzhugh’s slaves and farming tasks. Burke also had personal slaves for his farm. The Silas Burke house still stands.

When the Orange and Alexandria Railroad was constructed in the late 1840s, the railroad station at the base of that hill was named "Burke's Station" after Burke, who owned the land in the area and donated a right-of-way to the railroad company. The community that grew up around the railroad station acquired a post office branch in 1852. The railroad tracks located on the same historical line are owned by the Norfolk Southern Railway and form part of the Manassas Line of the Virginia Railway Express commuter rail system, which has two stations (Rolling Road and Burke Centre) in the Burke area. The original Burke Station building can still be seen in the community, turned 90 degrees from its historical footprint.

Health and wellness take center stage in Burke, with dedicated facilities and programs supporting residents' well-being. Complementing this, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital stands as a cornerstone of healthcare, ensuring the delivery of quality medical services to the community. Advanced Family Chiropractic offers personalized chiropractic care for individuals of all ages. Their services include spinal adjustments, corrective exercises, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle advice to promote overall wellness and pain relief. Virginia Family Chiropractic focuses on providing non-invasive and drug-free solutions for musculoskeletal issues. Their services include chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, massage therapy, and rehabilitation exercises to improve mobility and reduce pain. Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center is dedicated to restoring and maintaining optimal health through chiropractic care. Their treatments include spinal adjustments, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle coaching for holistic well-being. Northern Virginia Chiropractic Center offers comprehensive chiropractic care to address a wide range of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and sports injuries. Their services include chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, physical therapy, and ergonomic evaluations. Chiropractic Family Health Centre provides personalized care to promote healing and wellness. Their chiropractors use a variety of techniques such as spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, nutritional counseling, and corrective exercises to help patients achieve optimal health.

The top sites in Burke, VA: Burke Lake Park, Hidden Pond Nature Center, and Fairfax Station Railroad Museum.

ZIP Code: 22015. Population: 44,077 (2020). Area code(s): 703, 571. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Area: 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²).

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Is Burke, VA a nice place to live?

Burke is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 44,228. Burke is in Fairfax County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Burke offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Burke, there are a lot of parks.

Is Burke, VA expensive to live in?

The median home price in Burke is $811,000 with a median price per sqft of $345. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Burke to be 191.8% of the national average. This makes it one of the more expensive cities in the US.

What is the history of Burke, VA?

Burke is named after Silas Burke (1796–1854), a 19th-century slave owner who built a house on a hill overlooking the valley of Pohick Creek in approximately 1824. Burke was a farmer, merchant, and local politician. He was a judge, sheriff, director of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Company, and president of the Fairfax Agricultural Society and the Fairfax Turnpike Company, among other leadership titles. 

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Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Advanced Family Chiropractic

Virginia Family Chiropractic

Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center

Northern Virginia Chiropractic Center

Chiropractic Family Health Centre

Burke Lake Park

Hidden Pond Nature Center

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum

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