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Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
Population 2,895
#1 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
Neighborhood in Arlington, VA,
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 2,895,
Suburb in Maryland
Current Resident: I think This is a beautiful community…safe friendly, professional and very close to DC, Rock Creek Park, Bethesda and Pike and Rose, Potomac. I love the people, singles, young families, and retired who are professional intelligent and friendly. I moved here one year ago and am still discovering new areas for walks, runs, shopping and entertainment. Hospitals and NIH and Walter Reed are close. The Strathmore is a huge bonus for culture and music. Easy commune to all 3 airports.... Read 45 reviews
Population 50,695
#2 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
Suburb in Maryland,
45 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I think This is a beautiful community…safe friendly, professional and very close to DC, Rock Creek Park, Bethesda and Pike and Rose, Potomac. I love the people, singles, young families, and....
I think This is a beautiful community…safe friendly, professional and very close to DC, Rock Creek Park, Bethesda and Pike and Rose, Potomac. I love the people, singles, young families, and....
Read 45 reviews.
Population: 50,695,
Current Resident: Probably the best area within the Rosslyn to Ballston city corridor if you are a professional in your 30s (you might feel "old" at Courthouse). You will see some seniors as well, and more kids in this area - a nice mix. Extremily safe, and yes, there are what appears to be maybe 2-3 homeless people on any given day near each meteo, but I don't recall seeing anyone sleeping on the streets, and I've seen far more inroxicated 20 somethings in Clarendon on a Saturday night than I have any other population. It's a fun spirited area, and VA Square is just down the road, but Ballston has like 3 or 4 Starbucks so I'm good. The Ballston Quarter also turned out nice, but I've only gone to the theatre and Macy's, have not yet visited all the attractions.... Read 9 reviews
Population 3,209
#3 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Probably the best area within the Rosslyn to Ballston city corridor if you are a professional in your 30s (you might feel "old" at Courthouse). You will see some seniors as well, and more kids in....
Probably the best area within the Rosslyn to Ballston city corridor if you are a professional in your 30s (you might feel "old" at Courthouse). You will see some seniors as well, and more kids in....
Read 9 reviews.
Population: 3,209,
Falls Church, VA•
School District
Alum: I would say it was overall a good experience. I was in this school system from K-12. Elementry and Middle school provided good teaching staff, extracurriculars, and resources for women in STEM. The high school experience was illuminating, with classes becoming segregated by class and race. The system was very biast and pushed certain students above those who historically had not attended college.... Read 12 reviews
Students 2,500
Student-teacher ratio 16:1
Blue checkmark.
School District,
FALLS CHURCH, VA,
12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I would say it was overall a good experience. I was in this school system from K-12. Elementry and Middle school provided good teaching staff, extracurriculars, and resources for women in STEM. The....
I would say it was overall a good experience. I was in this school system from K-12. Elementry and Middle school provided good teaching staff, extracurriculars, and resources for women in STEM. The....
Read 12 reviews.
Students: 2,500,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
Former Resident: After living in midtown Manhattan for ten years, we lived in the Belvedere Condominium for five years on Oak Street. If you are making $175K + this is a decent place to live, but not a lot to do at night, but you can Uber to Georgetown or Old Town. There are only a few good restaurants within walking distance but being near the Metro, Safeway, and Target is great. There was a mugging on Oak and I saw a car vandalized - both of which happen in NYC, so rather surprised that the safety rating is so high. The Belvedere is not anything like a Manhattan doorman building (staff is arrogant & rude) but it covered all the amenities we needed: David’s small store/dry cleaners in the building, parking, pool/gym. If you want to get home quickly after work/near DCA this is your location. Getting a job here is extremely difficult for professional women over 45, so it was time for us to go when I hit my expiration date. Neighbors are nice, but expect artificially inflated egos for no reason at all.... Read 2 reviews
Population 7,005
#4 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says After living in midtown Manhattan for ten years, we lived in the Belvedere Condominium for five years on Oak Street. If you are making $175K + this is a decent place to live, but not a lot to do at....
After living in midtown Manhattan for ten years, we lived in the Belvedere Condominium for five years on Oak Street. If you are making $175K + this is a decent place to live, but not a lot to do at....
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 7,005,
Current Resident: Neighbor’s are supportive of each other! We have a HMO. That gets things done! Great area to walk! Lived here 20 years, it’s a very great area to walk!... Read 79 reviews
Population 24,449
#5 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
79 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Neighbor’s are supportive of each other! We have a HMO. That gets things done! Great area to walk! Lived here 20 years, it’s a very great area to walk!.
Neighbor’s are supportive of each other! We have a HMO. That gets things done! Great area to walk! Lived here 20 years, it’s a very great area to walk!.
Read 79 reviews.
Population: 24,449,
Population 8,566
#6 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
Population: 8,566,
Suburb in Virginia
Current Resident: I Have lived in Stone Ridge for the past 3 years and it's a great place to raise a family and live without worry. There is a lot of growth and progress and many professionals that love living in the area. The trip to DC is not too bad as you have the Dulles toll road, routes 50 and 66. There is a bit of traffic but it's worth the travel. Stone Ridge safety is amazing and very happy to live here!... Read 22 reviews
Population 15,776
#7 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
Suburb in Virginia,
22 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I Have lived in Stone Ridge for the past 3 years and it's a great place to raise a family and live without worry. There is a lot of growth and progress and many professionals that love living in the...Stone Ridge safety is amazing and very happy to live here!.
I Have lived in Stone Ridge for the past 3 years and it's a great place to raise a family and live without worry. There is a lot of growth and progress and many professionals that love living in the...Stone Ridge safety is amazing and very happy to live here!.
Read 22 reviews.
Population: 15,776,
Current Resident: It's just a nice, relaxed area with friendly people and a lot of beautiful plant life. It's also right next to Bethesda, so if there's anything you can't find in Chevy Chase, just head on over to Bethesda and you'll probably find it there!... Read 29 reviews
Population 9,889
#8 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
29 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It's just a nice, relaxed area with friendly people and a lot of beautiful plant life. It's also right next to Bethesda, so if there's anything you can't find in Chevy Chase, just head on over to....
It's just a nice, relaxed area with friendly people and a lot of beautiful plant life. It's also right next to Bethesda, so if there's anything you can't find in Chevy Chase, just head on over to....
Read 29 reviews.
Population: 9,889,
Former Resident: I lived in Bluemont between 1985 and 2007. I walked to Ballston Metro station and rode in to DC for work. I liked being nearby to parks, a swim club and local stores. When we moved in, we had neighbors who worked as restaurant cook, laundry machine repair, and print shop. But within 10 years after moving in, we could have never afforded to buy there, and the population changed toward lawyers and techies.... Read 3 reviews
Population 6,689
#9 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says I lived in Bluemont between 1985 and 2007. I walked to Ballston Metro station and rode in to DC for work. I liked being nearby to parks, a swim club and local stores. When we moved in, we had....
I lived in Bluemont between 1985 and 2007. I walked to Ballston Metro station and rode in to DC for work. I liked being nearby to parks, a swim club and local stores. When we moved in, we had....
Read 3 reviews.
Population: 6,689,
Current Resident: Absolutely love living here! It’s the best mix of DC/ Arlington living with a newly rising restaurant scene, solid quality of life, a short walk from Georgetown and running trails on the Potomac. Also featuring beer gardens, exercise classes at Gateway Park, many community events, and the best people. I love my neighbors and how active and connected this area is. Rosslyn is my home.... Read 7 reviews
Population 1,188
#10 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Absolutely love living here! It’s the best mix of DC/ Arlington living with a newly rising restaurant scene, solid quality of life, a short walk from Georgetown and running trails on the Potomac.....
Absolutely love living here! It’s the best mix of DC/ Arlington living with a newly rising restaurant scene, solid quality of life, a short walk from Georgetown and running trails on the Potomac.....
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 1,188,
Town in Maryland
Current Resident: Bethesda MD, is a big wide and populated city, it’s known for it’s known for it well developed composed and calm environment and also in housing its one of the expensive areas to get houses to live but it’s worth it, you get close by shopping mall the pack and fun stuff to do when bored at home or when on a off day and it’s also a clean environment where you could leave the government cleans the neighborhood every month which is one of the important part to look at when getting a house. There are good schools in Bethesda MD well profiled and secured schools also, jobs are easy to get in Bethesda.... Read 135 reviews
Population 66,294
#11 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
Town in Maryland,
135 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Bethesda MD, is a big wide and populated city, it’s known for it’s known for it well developed composed and calm environment and also in housing its one of the expensive areas to get houses to live....
Bethesda MD, is a big wide and populated city, it’s known for it’s known for it well developed composed and calm environment and also in housing its one of the expensive areas to get houses to live....
Read 135 reviews.
Population: 66,294,
Current Resident: I have lived here all my life. Granted, that is not a very long time in the grand scheme of things. However, I do not believe I would have wanted to live anywhere else. This town is so welcoming. The high school is phenomenal, and the community is so loving. There are so many places to have fun, as well. I love to go to Cascades Overlook with my friends, even if the restaurants are closed, we love the atmosphere of that area and feel safe there. This town is very family friendly. There are so many different types of living areas such as traditional family houses, townhouses, and apartments. In every neighborhood I have seen in this area there is a nice park or playground nearby. I love being so close to Algonkian park. It is a staple when visiting this area. I bring friends from outside the area to the river. It is so nice to be so close to such an amazing regional park. I am so grateful to have lived here all my life and would not want it any other way.... Read 14 reviews
Population 12,509
#12 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived here all my life. Granted, that is not a very long time in the grand scheme of things. However, I do not believe I would have wanted to live anywhere else. This town is so welcoming. The....
I have lived here all my life. Granted, that is not a very long time in the grand scheme of things. However, I do not believe I would have wanted to live anywhere else. This town is so welcoming. The....
Read 14 reviews.
Population: 12,509,
Population 1,455
#13 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
Population: 1,455,
City in Virginia
Current Resident: I've lived in Arlington all my life, I went to elementary, middle, and high school here. I love that Arlington is a very safe neighborhood statewide. I've traveled to many other counties and cities in the US, nothing beats it. I'd most likely raise my children in Arlington, VA. Being 15 minutes from the nation's capital and 20 minutes from Maryland is a flex lol! The only downside is that Arlington is solely but surely kicking out minorities by gentrifying all of South Arlington (where I grew up and where my parents own a condo).... Read 258 reviews
Population 235,764
#14 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
City in Virginia,
258 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I've lived in Arlington all my life, I went to elementary, middle, and high school here. I love that Arlington is a very safe neighborhood statewide. I've traveled to many other counties and cities...The only downside is that Arlington is solely but surely kicking out minorities by gentrifying all of South Arlington (where I grew up and where my parents own a condo)..
I've lived in Arlington all my life, I went to elementary, middle, and high school here. I love that Arlington is a very safe neighborhood statewide. I've traveled to many other counties and cities...The only downside is that Arlington is solely but surely kicking out minorities by gentrifying all of South Arlington (where I grew up and where my parents own a condo)..
Read 258 reviews.
Population: 235,764,
Population 10,460
#15 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 10,460,
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
#16 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
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.
Population: 18,906,
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... Read 1 review
Population 2,032
#17 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says The only crime I am really aware of that is visible in the area is adolescent pranks and vandalism, which only happens rarely.
The only crime I am really aware of that is visible in the area is adolescent pranks and vandalism, which only happens rarely.
Population: 2,032,
Former Resident: I love Potomac, I feel genuinely safe and comfortable here. Sometimes, the traffic is bad. Additionally, there have been so many fun new businesses within the past few years. It's amazing!... Read 81 reviews
Population 46,891
#18 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
81 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says I love Potomac, I feel genuinely safe and comfortable here. Sometimes, the traffic is bad. Additionally, there have been so many fun new businesses within the past few years. It's amazing!.
I love Potomac, I feel genuinely safe and comfortable here. Sometimes, the traffic is bad. Additionally, there have been so many fun new businesses within the past few years. It's amazing!.
Read 81 reviews.
Population: 46,891,
Current Resident: Most of my experiences I found to be enjoyable in Rockville came from activities hosted in the Rockville town centre and fallsgrove shopping center. In the Rockville town centre you can find outdoor movies being hosted during the summer, concerts, as well as festivals! There is also an arrange of places you can eat at, including five guys and California tortilla! There is also a movie theater in Rockville town centre with the Rockville Metro Station (Red Line) right by it.... Read 281 reviews
Population 67,095
#19 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
281 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Most of my experiences I found to be enjoyable in Rockville came from activities hosted in the Rockville town centre and fallsgrove shopping center. In the Rockville town centre you can find outdoor....
Most of my experiences I found to be enjoyable in Rockville came from activities hosted in the Rockville town centre and fallsgrove shopping center. In the Rockville town centre you can find outdoor....
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Population: 67,095,
Current Resident: Community, landscaping are beautiful ,good public schools , have nice entertainment area , overall environment is really good for a family friendly atmosphere!... Read 20 reviews
Population 14,835
#20 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Community, landscaping are beautiful ,good public schools , have nice entertainment area , overall environment is really good for a family friendly atmosphere!.
Community, landscaping are beautiful ,good public schools , have nice entertainment area , overall environment is really good for a family friendly atmosphere!.
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Population: 14,835,
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
#21 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
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....
Population: 11,534,
Current Resident: Landsdowne is a great neighborhood with excellent schools, home owners facilities, great town center in proximity and more.... Read 11 reviews
Population 13,029
#22 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Landsdowne is a great neighborhood with excellent schools, home owners facilities, great town center in proximity and more..
Landsdowne is a great neighborhood with excellent schools, home owners facilities, great town center in proximity and more..
Read 11 reviews.
Population: 13,029,
Population 1,693
#23 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
Population: 1,693,
Current Resident: The community in Oakton is very welcoming, and I feel thankful to have lived and grown up here for my entire life. Even if you don't know everyone within your neighborhood, it still feels like a tight-knit family that you're a part of. The residents of Oakton truly support each other whenever they can in an incredible way.... Read 49 reviews
Population 36,675
#24 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
49 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The community in Oakton is very welcoming, and I feel thankful to have lived and grown up here for my entire life. Even if you don't know everyone within your neighborhood, it still feels like a....
The community in Oakton is very welcoming, and I feel thankful to have lived and grown up here for my entire life. Even if you don't know everyone within your neighborhood, it still feels like a....
Read 49 reviews.
Population: 36,675,
Former Resident: We lived in South Riding for a time and if we ever moved back to the metro DC area we would choose South Riding again. Excellent pediatrician, close by to two hospitals and many other medical centers, great playgrounds scattered around, half of the properties on lining the South Riding golf course, two excellent daycares (Goddard and Primrose), Food Lion, Harris Teeter, and Giant to grocery shop at, excellent library close by in Stone Ridge, and good HOA. My only complaint is many of the properties are the biggest house you can get with almost no yard. Extremely diverse neighborhood, even within our little townhouse square, all neighbors were very friendly. The housing cost of this area is going up. We cannot afford the townhouse we sold a few years ago!... Read 73 reviews
Population 33,828
#25 Best Places to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
73 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says We lived in South Riding for a time and if we ever moved back to the metro DC area we would choose South Riding again. Excellent pediatrician, close by to two hospitals and many other medical...Extremely diverse neighborhood, even within our little townhouse square, all neighbors were very friendly. The housing cost of this area is going up. We cannot afford the townhouse we sold a few....
We lived in South Riding for a time and if we ever moved back to the metro DC area we would choose South Riding again. Excellent pediatrician, close by to two hospitals and many other medical...Extremely diverse neighborhood, even within our little townhouse square, all neighbors were very friendly. The housing cost of this area is going up. We cannot afford the townhouse we sold a few....
Read 73 reviews.
Population: 33,828,
Potomac, MD•
Private School•
K-12
Parent: There are so many aspects of Bullis that we love and it is hard to fit them all in one review! We have 3 children at the school who are very different learners, different personalities and different interests. Yet each is thriving at Bullis and the teachers meet each of their needs. We love that school is joyful and fun. Our kids WANT to go to school and have fun learning. They get a great balance of academics, arts, athletics, STEM, etc. It is a nice community of parents and friends who watch out for each other and help each other. And there is a strong value to diversity in race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, style of learning, etc. It is a very special place!... Read 131 reviews
Students 900
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
Private School,
POTOMAC, MD,
K-12,
131 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says There are so many aspects of Bullis that we love and it is hard to fit them all in one review! We have 3 children at the school who are very different learners, different personalities and different....
There are so many aspects of Bullis that we love and it is hard to fit them all in one review! We have 3 children at the school who are very different learners, different personalities and different....
Read 131 reviews.
Students: 900,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
Gaithersburg, MD•
PK, K-12
Senior: What made my school positively stand out from others were the teachers and environment. Everyone in general was very kind, especially since respecting and uplifting others was part of the honor policy. The teachers at my school genuinely cared about the students. Not only did they care about the student's academic performance, but for their physical/mental health as well. Every teacher I interacted with would gladly take time out of their day to help me with school work outside of class, or simply ask me how my day was. That's why students and teachers at my school have great relationships and even can be considered friends. AP art is the best!... Read 57 reviews
Students 436
Student-teacher ratio 13:1
GAITHERSBURG, MD,
PK, K-12,
57 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says What made my school positively stand out from others were the teachers and environment. Everyone in general was very kind, especially since respecting and uplifting others was part of the honor....
What made my school positively stand out from others were the teachers and environment. Everyone in general was very kind, especially since respecting and uplifting others was part of the honor....
Read 57 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 436,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
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