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

Idylwood

#1,417 in Best Places to Live in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Virginia
  • 12 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Idylwood is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 17,687. Idylwood is in Fairfax County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Idylwood offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Idylwood there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Idylwood and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Idylwood are highly rated.
    About Idylwood...
    Population
    17,687
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $622,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,888
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Idylwood Rankings

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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

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      19%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      34%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Idylwood

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $107,358
    National
    $69,021
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    Idylwood Reviews

    12 reviews
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