Fair Oaks Virginia Map
Fair Oaks, Henrico County
Fair Oaks, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fair Oaks, Henrico County.
Interactive Map of Fair Oaks, Virginia
| City | Fair Oaks |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Henrico |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.530702 |
| Longitude | -77.31609 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Fair Oaks, Virginia
Fair Oaks is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. Fair Oaks is located at 37.5307°N, 77.3161°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22030.0.
Fair Oaks unfolds across a landscape of gentle rolling terrain, where the verdant embrace of mature hardwoods gives way to open fields that catch the late afternoon sun with a soft, golden luminescence. It lies 6.2 miles south-south-east of Mechanicsville, VA (from Mechanicsville, VA: bearing 150°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east-south-east of Richmond. The air here, especially as the day surrenders to evening, carries the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles and damp earth, a scent that clings to the quiet residential streets and the occasional winding country lane. Mature oaks, their branches gnarled and reaching like ancient limbs, stand sentinel over manicured lawns and the occasional rambling garden, lending a timeless quality to the neighborhoods that spread out like a comfortable quilt across the land. This is a place where the sky feels expansive, even with the sheltering trees, and the quiet hum of cicadas in the summer heat provides a constant, natural soundtrack. The history of Fair Oaks is intertwined with the agricultural past of Henrico County, a legacy still visible in the remnants of old farmsteads and the enduring appeal of open spaces. Once a region defined by its fertile soil and the cultivation of tobacco and other crops, the local economy has gracefully transitioned, embracing a blend of residential development and thriving commercial centers that cater to the needs of its growing population. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Fair Oaks carries its past in the very character of its streets, in the names of its thoroughfares, and in the enduring sense of community that has taken root and flourished. The proximity to larger urban centers has also shaped its identity, allowing Fair Oaks to retain a distinct, tranquil charm while offering convenient access to the amenities of a more metropolitan existence, a delicate balance struck with quiet confidence.
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About This Fair Oaks Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Fair Oaks, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fair Oaks and Henrico County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fair Oaks is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Fair Oaks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
