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Suburb in Virginia
Current Resident: Franklin Farm is an amazing place to raise a family. Our children are constantly outside playing with other neighborhood children. There are lots of community events include ice cream socials, an egg hunt, breakfast with Santa, fall festival and food trucks! The neighborhood has 2 very nice pools (with a great swim team), lots of trails, playgrounds and ponds. The schools (Oak Hill, Franklin and Chantilly) are some of the very best! The shopping plaza has a grocery store, a few restaurants and other fun stops for kids (game store, ice cream shop) within walking distance. You can’t beat the location. It’s easy to see why year after year it is ranked as one of the top places to live in VA!... Read 23 reviews
Population 18,906
#1 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
Suburb in Virginia,
23 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Franklin Farm is an amazing place to raise a family. Our children are constantly outside playing with other neighborhood children. There are lots of community events include ice cream socials, an....
Franklin Farm is an amazing place to raise a family. Our children are constantly outside playing with other neighborhood children. There are lots of community events include ice cream socials, an....
Read 23 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 18,906,
Current Resident: Wakefield is very small but it is quiet. You have to drive 30 minutes to get into the city. Everyone here is very friendly, when they driver by they honk their horns, smile, and wave. There is also no crime, everyone knows just about everyone.... Read 7 reviews
Population 11,534
#2 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Wakefield is very small but it is quiet. You have to drive 30 minutes to get into the city. Everyone here is very friendly, when they driver by they honk their horns, smile, and wave. There is also....
Wakefield is very small but it is quiet. You have to drive 30 minutes to get into the city. Everyone here is very friendly, when they driver by they honk their horns, smile, and wave. There is also....
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 11,534,
Current Resident: Oakton is known for its great schools, being safe, and having family friendly neighborhoods. Oakton has been a desirable place to live, with a high quality of life and strong sense of community. I've met generous people in Oakton and I have had amazing experiences volunteering throughout the Oakton community. The environment is being worked on everyday by every community member in Oakton. The public schools are awesome and are also top ranked as well as very diverse. There is lots of safety in Oakton as well since everyone is acquainted with most neighbors everyone feels comfortable and safe.... Read 50 reviews
Population 36,675
#3 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
50 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Oakton is known for its great schools, being safe, and having family friendly neighborhoods. Oakton has been a desirable place to live, with a high quality of life and strong sense of community. I've....
Oakton is known for its great schools, being safe, and having family friendly neighborhoods. Oakton has been a desirable place to live, with a high quality of life and strong sense of community. I've....
Read 50 reviews.
Population: 36,675,
Richmond, VA•
Private School•
PK, K-12
Parent: Steward is an education community like no other in that it is more than a school. Steward has the unique ability to really make it feel like home! From the faculty that truly enjoys what they do--seen both in the ways the care for and respect their students, but also in how the engage, challenge and support them--- to the many campus offerings through sports, theater, clubs and more--- to the families that attend that not only want what's best for their children, but also rally around and support everyone's children--you genuinely feel a great sense of care, pride and love for the school and its community! We fell in love with it from the minute our children set foot on campus and that love has only grown deeper with each passing year! We are confident that Steward will not only care for and challenge our children while they attend the school, but also set them up for a successful future where they will continue to take the values and tools learned here and thrive!... Read 60 reviews
Students 710
Student-teacher ratio 7:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
RICHMOND, VA,
PK, K-12,
60 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Steward is an education community like no other in that it is more than a school. Steward has the unique ability to really make it feel like home! From the faculty that truly enjoys what they....
Steward is an education community like no other in that it is more than a school. Steward has the unique ability to really make it feel like home! From the faculty that truly enjoys what they....
Read 60 reviews.
Students: 710,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
Current Resident: Great experience overall. Very nice place to live. Only criticism is that nightlife is virtually inexistent.... Read 3 reviews
Population 7,734
#4 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great experience overall. Very nice place to live. Only criticism is that nightlife is virtually inexistent..
Great experience overall. Very nice place to live. Only criticism is that nightlife is virtually inexistent..
Read 3 reviews.
Population: 7,734,
Current Resident: I have lived in Mantua for 23 years. It is a great neighborhood for all stages of life. It is easy to meet people through social media, the swim and tennis club, the parks or just by taking a walk! There are Bunko groups, bridge groups, tennis groups for all ages, gardening groups, the list is unending. The elementary school, middle school and high school are all within biking distance and walking distance for some. I feel like we are in a sweet spot for commuting as well. We are close to 66 and 495 and there are two Metro stations within 3 miles. As you can see, I highly recommend the neighborhood!... Read 6 reviews
Population 7,771
#5 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Mantua for 23 years. It is a great neighborhood for all stages of life. It is easy to meet people through social media, the swim and tennis club, the parks or just by taking a walk!....
I have lived in Mantua for 23 years. It is a great neighborhood for all stages of life. It is easy to meet people through social media, the swim and tennis club, the parks or just by taking a walk!....
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 7,771,
Town in Virginia
Current Resident: Reston is a very clean, professional and overall nice community. No changes are needed to better the community!... Read 112 reviews
Population 62,453
#6 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
Town in Virginia,
112 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Reston is a very clean, professional and overall nice community. No changes are needed to better the community!.
Reston is a very clean, professional and overall nice community. No changes are needed to better the community!.
Read 112 reviews.
Population: 62,453,
Current Resident: Centrally located and accessible. Great schools, best walking trail, and surrounded by great neighborhoods and Tysons... Read 21 reviews
Population 9,251
#7 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
21 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Centrally located and accessible. Great schools, best walking trail, and surrounded by great neighborhoods and Tysons.
Centrally located and accessible. Great schools, best walking trail, and surrounded by great neighborhoods and Tysons.
Read 21 reviews.
Population: 9,251,
Current Resident: McLean was a community where the town focuses on enhancing the education of students in public schools around that area. Despite being one of the more expensive towns to live in, the neighborhood I lived in was very friendly, where many of my neighbors took the opportunity to get to know each other, and since then we've enjoyed each other's company. Coming into McLean, the prices may be a bit to handle, but the education is fantastic here, and McLean seems to invest a lot into it.... Read 118 reviews
Population 49,310
#8 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
118 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says McLean was a community where the town focuses on enhancing the education of students in public schools around that area. Despite being one of the more expensive towns to live in, the neighborhood I....
McLean was a community where the town focuses on enhancing the education of students in public schools around that area. Despite being one of the more expensive towns to live in, the neighborhood I....
Read 118 reviews.
Population: 49,310,
Current Resident: Vienna has a small town feel. There are lots of local boutique restaurants, shops, and businesses that are owned and supported by Vienna residents. Recreation and opportunities to explore the outdoors are everywhere; W&OD trail, Fairfax Cross County Connector, Northside Park, Nottaway Park, and even Great Falls Park is close by. Access to jobs, transportation, and entertainment are excellent as well. Solid school system and community support for youth sports and the arts are exceptional. Everyone has their own space in Vienna but you never feel alone in this town.... Read 130 reviews
Population 16,465
#9 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
130 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Vienna has a small town feel. There are lots of local boutique restaurants, shops, and businesses that are owned and supported by Vienna residents. Recreation and opportunities to explore the....
Vienna has a small town feel. There are lots of local boutique restaurants, shops, and businesses that are owned and supported by Vienna residents. Recreation and opportunities to explore the....
Read 130 reviews.
Population: 16,465,
Niche User: There are many stores and restaurants, even a movie theater, within walking distance. The biggest drawback is the cost of housing in this area. Also, my former residence had more green spaces nearby. However, if you want the convenience of metro access, and a wide variety of shopping and entertainment options super close by, this is a terrific area!... Read 5 reviews
Population 19,075
#10 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says There are many stores and restaurants, even a movie theater, within walking distance. The biggest drawback is the cost of housing in this area. Also, my former residence had more green spaces nearby.....
There are many stores and restaurants, even a movie theater, within walking distance. The biggest drawback is the cost of housing in this area. Also, my former residence had more green spaces nearby.....
Read 5 reviews.
Population: 19,075,
Niche User: Ever since I moved here, I have stopped worrying about dangerous activities ensuing in the environment. The crime rate here is low an unfrequent. I moved from West Virginia, where drug activities are substantially higher. In Virginia, the police have a stronger authority and are generally more respected for doing their jobs properly. It is overall peaceful and more active, as the first thing I noticed was the amount of people jogging and playing outdoors. The citizens are friendly, and potential crime threats are minimum.... Read 9 reviews
Population 20,980
#11 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Ever since I moved here, I have stopped worrying about dangerous activities ensuing in the environment. The crime rate here is low an unfrequent. I moved from West Virginia, where drug activities....
Ever since I moved here, I have stopped worrying about dangerous activities ensuing in the environment. The crime rate here is low an unfrequent. I moved from West Virginia, where drug activities....
Read 9 reviews.
Population: 20,980,
Current Resident: I have lived in Fair Lakes for 18 years and it has been the best experience. The community is so kind and giving all houses and shopping centers are up to date and modern. There is a wide range of age groups. There are many paths to walk and ride bikes on. I got a great education from the Fairfax county public Schools. I have never felt unsafe growing up here.... Read 2 reviews
Population 8,689
#12 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Fair Lakes for 18 years and it has been the best experience. The community is so kind and giving all houses and shopping centers are up to date and modern. There is a wide range of....
I have lived in Fair Lakes for 18 years and it has been the best experience. The community is so kind and giving all houses and shopping centers are up to date and modern. There is a wide range of....
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 8,689,
Current Resident: I have lived in South Run for almost 10 years now. The neighborhood is very safe and the worst crime is petty theft. The community is amazing and family friendly with lots of activities for kids, such as summer swim team and fall festivals.... Read 1 review
Population 6,953
#13 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in South Run for almost 10 years now. The neighborhood is very safe and the worst crime is petty theft. The community is amazing and family friendly with lots of activities for kids,....
I have lived in South Run for almost 10 years now. The neighborhood is very safe and the worst crime is petty theft. The community is amazing and family friendly with lots of activities for kids,....
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 6,953,
Current Resident: This area is wonderful to live in, although a bit on the pricey side for rent. I love that I have so much around me to do.... Read 34 reviews
Population 34,437
#14 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
34 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says This area is wonderful to live in, although a bit on the pricey side for rent. I love that I have so much around me to do..
This area is wonderful to live in, although a bit on the pricey side for rent. I love that I have so much around me to do..
Read 34 reviews.
Population: 34,437,
Current Resident: Living in great falls is great! It is a pretty quiet area, not much to do in the actual town. However, there are great little shops and restaurants. I truly enjoy living here as the people are very friendly and most homes have a decent amount of land. People are very animal friendly and outdoor-sy. Additionally, you are 15 minutes from Tysons and 15 minutes from Reston which are both FULL of things to do.... Read 37 reviews
Population 14,690
#15 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
37 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Living in great falls is great! It is a pretty quiet area, not much to do in the actual town. However, there are great little shops and restaurants. I truly enjoy living here as the people are very....
Living in great falls is great! It is a pretty quiet area, not much to do in the actual town. However, there are great little shops and restaurants. I truly enjoy living here as the people are very....
Read 37 reviews.
Population: 14,690,
Current Resident: West Springfield is a good place for families with so many schools nearby. School life for students is good with multiple clubs, sports, and other organizations available at the schools. Like with any area, there are some places that I would not prefer to go to at night, but the majority of the area is safe. Real estate may be considered expensive by some but its proximity to D.C. makes up for it. Being so close allows for many job opportunities and short commutes. I would recommend moving to West Springfield!... Read 70 reviews
Population 23,562
#16 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
70 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says West Springfield is a good place for families with so many schools nearby. School life for students is good with multiple clubs, sports, and other organizations available at the schools. Like with....
West Springfield is a good place for families with so many schools nearby. School life for students is good with multiple clubs, sports, and other organizations available at the schools. Like with....
Read 70 reviews.
Population: 23,562,
Nearby Resident: Wonderful place to live! Perfect balance of nearby places to go out (including Old Town Fairfax and Mosaic District) and a suburban lifestyle with many trails and forests. Schools are recognized as among the best in the US and have many extracurriculars. VRE/Amtrak has two stations on either side of Burke for an easy train commute to Alexandria, Crystal City and DC for those who prefer not to drive to work. Homes here sell fast!... Read 146 reviews
Population 44,191
#17 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
146 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Wonderful place to live! Perfect balance of nearby places to go out (including Old Town Fairfax and Mosaic District) and a suburban lifestyle with many trails and forests. Schools are recognized as....
Wonderful place to live! Perfect balance of nearby places to go out (including Old Town Fairfax and Mosaic District) and a suburban lifestyle with many trails and forests. Schools are recognized as....
Read 146 reviews.
Population: 44,191,
Niche User: Not a lot of crime happens in our area, but whenever something does come up the police are very responsive and reliable.... Read 27 reviews
Population 11,951
#18 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
27 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Not a lot of crime happens in our area, but whenever something does come up the police are very responsive and reliable..
Not a lot of crime happens in our area, but whenever something does come up the police are very responsive and reliable..
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Population: 11,951,
Current Resident: Wolf Trap is an awesome area with great school and fun places to work and eat! The community is super family friendly and great to live in! So many beautiful homes! Close distance to Vienna, McLean, Langley, Tysons Corner, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. Lots of main roads and highways are close enough to access easily but far enough so you don’t hear the cars or have any safety risks (I-66, VA-267, I-495, I-395, VA-123, and more!... Read 17 reviews
Population 16,394
#19 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Wolf Trap is an awesome area with great school and fun places to work and eat! The community is super family friendly and great to live in! So many beautiful homes! Close distance to Vienna, McLean,....
Wolf Trap is an awesome area with great school and fun places to work and eat! The community is super family friendly and great to live in! So many beautiful homes! Close distance to Vienna, McLean,....
Read 17 reviews.
Population: 16,394,
Niche User: The police do not have an oppressive presence here. However, I have also never felt unsafe, thus, they must be doing their job properly.... Read 16 reviews
Population 6,150
#20 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says The police do not have an oppressive presence here. However, I have also never felt unsafe, thus, they must be doing their job properly..
The police do not have an oppressive presence here. However, I have also never felt unsafe, thus, they must be doing their job properly..
Read 16 reviews.
Population: 6,150,
Current Resident: Chantilly has been an eye opening experience for me, especially in the residence which I live in. All of the schools around chantilly have been absolutely great, especially Chantilly High School, which has a very academic culture, fit for fostering incoming highschool students.... Read 89 reviews
Population 23,564
#21 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
89 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Chantilly has been an eye opening experience for me, especially in the residence which I live in. All of the schools around chantilly have been absolutely great, especially Chantilly High School,....
Chantilly has been an eye opening experience for me, especially in the residence which I live in. All of the schools around chantilly have been absolutely great, especially Chantilly High School,....
Read 89 reviews.
Population: 23,564,
Current Resident: Newington Forest is a neighborhood with good homes, but they are a little overpriced. Of course it is close to D.C., so that is sort of to be expected. The schools in the area are pretty good. The high schools and middle schools are markedly better than the elementary schools. The closest elementary school, Newington Forest Elementary, is very close and can be walked to from most houses in the area. It is currently being renovated. The neighbors are generally friendly, but there are some drug problems. We are close to many shopping centers, a few libraries, lots of parks, and a recreation center. There is a small playground in the neighborhood for children. Overall it's a good area.... Read 17 reviews
Population 12,641
#22 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
17 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Newington Forest is a neighborhood with good homes, but they are a little overpriced. Of course it is close to D.C., so that is sort of to be expected. The schools in the area are pretty good. The....
Newington Forest is a neighborhood with good homes, but they are a little overpriced. Of course it is close to D.C., so that is sort of to be expected. The schools in the area are pretty good. The....
Population: 12,641,
Current Resident: Centreville is very diverse and offers great education. The town is 30 minutes from DC, which is a great place to visit with family, friends, and anyone visiting the area. There is public transportation such as buses and metros. Shopping malls, outlets, and grocery stores are close by and are within 10-15 minutes from homes. There are a variety of restaurants to choose from with a diverse selection of cuisines. There is a local community college and local universities that many residents attend and work at. There are also many churches and schools in the area, from private to public. From my experience, living here has been safe and neighbors are usually friendly. The town and the area in general continue to grow and expand in things to do. Entertainment include bars, karaoke, bakeries, coffee shops, dessert cafes, etc. There are local gyms and fitness studios too. One downside is that many stores close by 9 or 10 pm. There are many thrift stores in the area as well.... Read 208 reviews
Population 73,064
#23 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
208 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Centreville is very diverse and offers great education. The town is 30 minutes from DC, which is a great place to visit with family, friends, and anyone visiting the area. There is public....
Centreville is very diverse and offers great education. The town is 30 minutes from DC, which is a great place to visit with family, friends, and anyone visiting the area. There is public....
Read 208 reviews.
Population: 73,064,
Current Resident: A wonderful community full of lively, positive spirited people. I like that this community is maintained to high standards. There're always community events that take place, everyone in this community is friendly!... Read 23 reviews
Population 18,369
#24 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
23 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says A wonderful community full of lively, positive spirited people. I like that this community is maintained to high standards. There're always community events that take place, everyone in this....
A wonderful community full of lively, positive spirited people. I like that this community is maintained to high standards. There're always community events that take place, everyone in this....
Population: 18,369,
Niche User: Being so close to the District of Columbia, there are so many government contractors in the area. Everyone is busy, everyone needs to get somewhere. There's so much pressure to succeed, to land the next big contract, to hit the best college. The area is basically one big pressure cooker. There are upsides to this. This area has some of the smartest people in the country, and there are plenty of places for entertainment and education. The only downside is the enormous, constant pressure and horribly high cost of living.... Read 22 reviews
Population 7,592
#25 Best Places to Live in Fairfax County.
22 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Being so close to the District of Columbia, there are so many government contractors in the area. Everyone is busy, everyone needs to get somewhere. There's so much pressure to succeed, to land the... There are upsides to this. This area has some of the smartest people in the country, and there are plenty of places for entertainment and education. The only downside is the enormous, constant....
Being so close to the District of Columbia, there are so many government contractors in the area. Everyone is busy, everyone needs to get somewhere. There's so much pressure to succeed, to land the... There are upsides to this. This area has some of the smartest people in the country, and there are plenty of places for entertainment and education. The only downside is the enormous, constant....
Read 22 reviews.
Population: 7,592,
Catholic Diocese
Catholic Diocese,
Reston, VA•
1-12
Alum: I was at Ideaventions from 7th grade through 12th grade, and it was a phenomenal experience. The teachers give high quality, engaging lessons. Roughly half of the classes are project based, even the English classes, something that I think is great when it comes to learning how to work effectively. The engineering classes are all hands on, where the classwork revolves around designing and building systems. The math curriculum is deep and efficient, the teachers present the information in an efficient manner that gets at the core axioms of a concept which us students then extrapolated and implemented in order to solve problems, a method I find to be far superior to the traditional approach of memorizing steps to solve problems. The clubs! These were the best part of the school, and there are all kinds of fun clubs. A few of my favorites were the Naturalist club, Inventor's club, Math Honors Society, Dungeons and Dragons club, and the Sysadmin club. I 100% recommend this school.... Read 12 reviews
Students 63
Student-teacher ratio 4:1
RESTON, VA,
1-12,
12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I was at Ideaventions from 7th grade through 12th grade, and it was a phenomenal experience. The teachers give high quality, engaging lessons. Roughly half of the classes are project based, even the...The clubs! These were the best part of the school, and there are all kinds of fun clubs. A few of my favorites were the Naturalist club, Inventor's club, Math Honors Society, Dungeons and Dragons....
I was at Ideaventions from 7th grade through 12th grade, and it was a phenomenal experience. The teachers give high quality, engaging lessons. Roughly half of the classes are project based, even the...The clubs! These were the best part of the school, and there are all kinds of fun clubs. A few of my favorites were the Naturalist club, Inventor's club, Math Honors Society, Dungeons and Dragons....
Read 12 reviews.
Students: 63,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,
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