Fairfax Co. teachers can’t afford to live near where they work, report finds

Fairfax County teachers largely can’t afford to rent or buy a house near the school where they teach, according to a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality.

The report said Virginia’s largest school district is one of the Top 10 least affordable places in the nation when it comes to new teachers and housing.

The average cost of a one-bedroom apartment takes about 42% of the salary of a new teacher with a bachelor’s degree, the analysis said. It considered data from...