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Long Branch
  • Suburb in Virginia
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Suburb
Washington, D.C.

Long Branch

#4 in Best Places to Live in Fairfax County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Virginia
  • 3 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      unavailable
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Long Branch is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 7,734. Long Branch is in Fairfax County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Long Branch offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Long Branch there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Long Branch and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Long Branch are highly rated.
    About Long Branch...
    Population
    7,734
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $637,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,182
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Long Branch 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
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      39%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Long Branch

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $176,908
    National
    $69,021
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    Long Branch Reviews

    3 reviews
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    • May 16 2016
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