The community of Bailey's Crossroads is one of the most unique in Virginia. An unincorporated community that is a census-designated place, Bailey's Crossroads is still one of the most desired places to live in Virginia. Situated in historic Fairfax County, Bailey's Crossroads enjoys convenient access to two of the country's largest cities. Less than three miles away from Arlington, Virginia and less than ten miles from Washington, DC, Bailey's Crossroads is part of the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area.

According to the 2000 census, Bailey's Crossroads has a total population of 23,166. With its safe neighborhoods, multicultural community, commitment to progressive ideas, and small town friendly attitude, Bailey's Crossroads is one of the most comfortable places to live in the Old Dominion State. Residing in one of the most exciting areas of the country, Bailey's Crossroads is a gorgeous residential community that is known for its numerous beautiful homes.

On top of that, Bailey's Crossroads is renowned for its unique local history. The town's name can be traced back to the eccentric Bailey family, founders of one of America's most popular circuses. In fact, Hachaliah Bailey was an early landowner in Bailey's Crossroads on the intersection of Leesburg Pike and Columbia Pike once stood the famed Bailey's Mansion, a structure believed to have contained one hundred rooms.