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Annandale
  • Suburb in Virginia
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Suburb
Washington, D.C.

Annandale

#3,891 in Best Places to Live in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Virginia
  • 120 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Annandale is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 41,869. Annandale is in Fairfax County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Annandale offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Annandale there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Annandale and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Annandale are above average.
    About Annandale...
    Population
    41,869
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $544,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,752
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Annandale

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $106,620
    National
    $69,021
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