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Chantilly

#27 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Virginia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Virginia
  • 66 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Chantilly is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 24,802. Chantilly is in Fairfax County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Chantilly offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chantilly there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Chantilly and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Chantilly are highly rated.
    About Chantilly...
    Population
    24,802

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $475,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,798
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Chantilly Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Chantilly

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $119,615
    National
    $55,322
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    Chantilly Reviews

    66 reviews
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    Great community! Very considerate and nice people everywhere. Not to busy, but is nearby places such as DC and Fairfax for easy accessibility to the city and job opportunities. I have recently finished my education at Chantilly High School and have made many memories at the school, the local shopping center, the local mall, and even the houses of my friends. My neighbors are all so nice and we often make small talk across the fences. Overall, I love the social community we have at Chantilly and the diversity we have of locations, restaurants, and people.
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    One of my favorite things about Chantilly is the numerous restaurants and businesses it has. There is always somewhere new to eat or shop around every corner! I'm also in love with the regional library! It always has a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere to it. The library is well kept. They have over 3000 books available for check out! There is a running book sell in the library that allows patrons to buy books, magazines, DVDs, and VHS tapes for affordable prices. They also host events for the community like Passport to Fun and their version of Comic Con.
    Good, safe place with an exciting future. Beginning to expand and populate with many new developments. Nice neighborhoods, with new shops. More on the expensive side. The only concern may be overpopulation, as new housing developments are crazy and the schools are constantly being rezoned.