2019 Best Places to Raise a Family in VirginiaAbout this List

Waycroft/Woodlawn

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

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• 2,712 Population

Bluemont

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

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• 8,421 Population

Woodmont

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
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Niche User: Arlington is a great area but it does have that snobby "typical nova" attitude about it.
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• 1,605 Population

Riverwood

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

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• 1,605 Population

Colonial Village

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

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• 4,740 Population

Dominion Hills

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
• 1

Niche User: The only crime I am really aware of that is visible in the area is adolescent pranks and vandalism, which only happens rarely
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• 1,651 Population

South Riding

• Suburb in Virginia
• 46

Nearby Resident: South Riding is a great place to live. There are many shops and resturants to visit, including activities like minigolf and bowling! Plus, it is kind of a small town so the resturants that are locally owned, you feel like fmaily when you walk in. The schools in the area are very nice and the neighborhoods are super friendly!
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• 30,426 Population

Broadlands

• Suburb in Virginia
• 17

Current Resident: I like how a lot of people know each other, there is definitely a sense of community here. The change I'd like to see is more people outside, whether that be going for a walk, jogging, or even just taking their kids outside. I think it's very important for people to be exposed to fresh air every day and by building more parks and leaving room for wide open spaces instead of buildings, more people would be more inclined to spend time in the outdoors.
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• 13,859 Population

Brambleton

• Suburb in Virginia
• 17

Current Resident: I have lived in Brambleton with my family for the past four years. It has a wonderful diverse neighborhood, and a very kid-friendly environment! I live near many of my friends and have very nice neighbors. My favorite memory was going to see the Brambleton 4th of July fireworks show with my friends. Living here has been a very pleasant experience.
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• 19,876 Population

Yorktown

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
• 1

Parent: Arlington is a very fortunate area of the country. We are lucky to live next to the capital of the country. Things are hip and moving around this area which keeps living exciting and open to new tries all the time. You can access almost anything and everything you'd want, except true quite spaces for personal time, dark spaces for sleeping, or stars for stargazing. Also, the educational system is super advanced and full of incredible opportunities, but the amount pressure and stress put on kids in this area is unhealthy.
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• 4,313 Population

North Rosslyn

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
• 5

Current Resident: Easy access to Georgetown, airport, trails, Potomac River paddling, gyms and casual eateries. Needs more nightlife and upscale dining but, it's in the works. Safeway is being remodeled. Great outdoor and social activities sponsored by Rosslyn BID! River Place is insanely cheap to live with pool, gym, and garage... and only 2 blocks from Metro.
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• 3,024 Population

Stone Ridge

• Suburb in Virginia
• 13

Current Resident: Loudoun County is rapidly growing and is easily the nation's highest income county. I've lived here for 13 years now and it's changed so much during that time and only continues to grow. It's clean, quiet, and safe--the perfect place to raise a family. Schools are being built left and right to account for the growing population, and although I moved here during my teenage years, I can easily see myself starting a family here and staying here. I see no reason to relocate and I'm extremely happy here.
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• 11,803 Population

Radnor/Fort Myer Heights

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
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• 12,068 Population

Waverly Hills

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
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Current Resident: Beautiful, family friendly, extremely walkable and safe little neighborhood in a very convenient central location in North Arlington. Very supportive people and welcoming community overall, with a great amount of diversity for the Northern Virginia area.
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• 4,619 Population

Cherrydale

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
• 8

Niche User: Although traffic may be a little rough during rush hour, this area is amazing! As a student I was able to network and volunteer with the EU and NIAF, as well as other non-profits, like PAVE. When my school had to perform at the Kennedy Center, I was just a metro ride away. Simply wonderful to live in an area so convenient, safe, and clean.
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• 5,367 Population

Dover Crystal

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

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• 2,504 Population

Clarendon/Courthouse

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

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• 11,536 Population

Old Dominion

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

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• 3,490 Population

Franklin Farm

• Suburb in Virginia
• 17

Current Resident: Franklin Farms is a great place for families. The schools that children attend are some of the best with hard working teachers who are dedicated to seeing children succeed. The neighborhood is family friendly and has many playgrounds and recreationally facilities available to all residents. There are wonderful paths that travel around the beautifully landscaped community that are constantly buzzing with walkers, joggers and bikers. The location is great as it is very close to many shopping locations, including Tysons corner, Fair oaks, and Fair lakes. It is close to many major highways and just a short distance from Dulles airport and Regan airport.
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• 19,588 Population

Arlington/East Falls Church

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
• 5

Current Resident: I've lived here for about three years now and being the pessimistic and boredom prone person that I am, I have to admit that I love it here. It's a very nice and calm place (despite being so close to the metro station) with a very welcoming community. There are lots of stuff to do, too; the area is surrounded by cool stores.
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• 6,960 Population

Belmont

• Suburb in Virginia
• 21

Niche User: I grew up in this area, and have watched it developed from quiet, rural suburbia to progressively up-and-coming town. It'll be interesting to see how the Ashburn, Virginia, area ends up in 3-5 years.
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• 6,563 Population

Williamsburg

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
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Current Resident: Small town with the amenities of a college town and tourist attractions; good schools, thriving arts community.
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• 7,259 Population

Arlington

• City in Virginia
• 142

Current Resident: Arlington is a great place to live! While it is very expensive, it also has a lot to offer. We are very close to the capital, and can get there very fast with all of the different types of public transportation: Metro, Metro Bus, and Art Bus. In addition to public transportation there are many different bike shares, and motorized scooters that individuals can use to get new places. The schools in Arlington are also very good. I am very lucky to have been able to obtain the education that I did, because of the schools in Arlington.
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• 229,534 Population

Ballston/Virginia Square

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
• 8

Niche User: The most economically diverse area that I (in my significant privilege) encounter is the plaza right outside the Ballston metro. Lots of homeless folks sleep there, but I've never seen them cause trouble. Random men have catcalled me, especially by the bus bays, and I was followed home from the metro once by a guy on a bike. Otherwise, some panhandling is the worst of it.
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• 17,672 Population

Loudoun Valley Estates

• Suburb in Virginia
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• 6,649 Population