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Suburb in Maryland
Current Resident: We purchased our home in North Bethesda in 1986, when we had one son 6 months old. Now 37 years later, we smile at the good fortune in this choice. We love our neighborhood (Walnut Woods) and we love the area. The Farmland/Tilden Woods/Old Farm area has homes from the 1960's kept in good shape, nicely landscaped, with large old oak trees and many of the original cherry trees (planted by the builder) still blooming each spring. Neighborhood is quiet and safe. Excellent schools. Access to shopping and restaurants is outstanding, including the Park Potomac development to the west and Rockville Pike, plus Montgomery Mall. Access to Metro and I-270 is easy, you can get anywhere from here. Hard to imagine a better neighborhood!... Read 46 reviews
Population 50,695
#1 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
Suburb in Maryland,
46 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says We purchased our home in North Bethesda in 1986, when we had one son 6 months old. Now 37 years later, we smile at the good fortune in this choice. We love our neighborhood (Walnut Woods) and we love....
We purchased our home in North Bethesda in 1986, when we had one son 6 months old. Now 37 years later, we smile at the good fortune in this choice. We love our neighborhood (Walnut Woods) and we love....
Read 46 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 50,695,
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
#2 Best Suburbs 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
#3 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
Population: 8,566,
North Bethesda, MD•
Private School•
9-12
Parent: Steeped in tradition and academic excellence, Georgetown Prep is the best all-boys high school in the state of Maryland. From the very first visit, our son knew that he didn't want to attend any other school. We've met so many wonderful people and he's made genuine friends. We're extremely pleased with our family's decision to join the Prep community. And we're looking forward to next few years, as we watch him grow from a boy to a distinguished young man.... Read 68 reviews
Students 496
Student-teacher ratio 8:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
NORTH BETHESDA, MD,
9-12,
68 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Steeped in tradition and academic excellence, Georgetown Prep is the best all-boys high school in the state of Maryland. From the very first visit, our son knew that he didn't want to attend any....
Steeped in tradition and academic excellence, Georgetown Prep is the best all-boys high school in the state of Maryland. From the very first visit, our son knew that he didn't want to attend any....
Read 68 reviews.
Students: 496,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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
#4 Best Suburbs 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
#5 Best Suburbs 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,
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 137 reviews
Population 66,294
#6 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
Town in Maryland,
137 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 137 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
#7 Best Suburbs 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,
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 267 reviews
Population 235,764
#8 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
City in Virginia,
267 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 267 reviews.
Population: 235,764,
Population 10,460
#9 Best Suburbs 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
#10 Best Suburbs 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,
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 82 reviews
Population 46,891
#11 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
82 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 82 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 282 reviews
Population 67,095
#12 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
282 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....
Read 282 reviews.
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
#13 Best Suburbs 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!.
Read 20 reviews.
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
#14 Best Suburbs 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....
Read 7 reviews.
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
#15 Best Suburbs 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,
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
#16 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
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,
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 74 reviews
Population 33,828
#17 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
74 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 74 reviews.
Population: 33,828,
Current Resident: Great experience overall. Very nice place to live. Only criticism is that nightlife is virtually inexistent.... Read 3 reviews
Population 7,734
#18 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
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
#19 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
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,
Niche User: It's pretty safe. You do have a few crimes here and there, but nothing to be too concerned about.... Read 12 reviews
Population 8,131
#20 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
12 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says It's pretty safe. You do have a few crimes here and there, but nothing to be too concerned about..
It's pretty safe. You do have a few crimes here and there, but nothing to be too concerned about..
Read 12 reviews.
Population: 8,131,
Nearby Resident: Travilah is the classic American suburban neighborhood. The town is surrounded by some of the best learning centers in America, from John Hopkins University, which is down the street, from a combination of 13 top universities in Maryland molded together to become, The universities of Shady Grove.... Read 11 reviews
Population 11,052
#21 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Travilah is the classic American suburban neighborhood. The town is surrounded by some of the best learning centers in America, from John Hopkins University, which is down the street, from a....
Travilah is the classic American suburban neighborhood. The town is surrounded by some of the best learning centers in America, from John Hopkins University, which is down the street, from a....
Population: 11,052,
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
#22 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
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: I love living in Brambleton. It's a beautiful community decorated with landscape, but also has a modern hint to it. The houses range in vast building styles. There's a town center filled with coffee shops, restaurants, and even dentist offices. The people in Brambleton look out for each other, and are friendly and connected. There are multiple events, such as the fall fest, and farmer's market. The town center even decorates for Hanukkah and Christmas. Something I would like to change is bringing back the dog park and community garden. A couple of years ago, it used to be there, but people didn't use it a lot. Now, the land is being used for more houses. I would like to designate another area for dogs and a community garden, because I think it ties people of all ages together. Also, Brambleton's population has increased significantly, meaning more people will visit those areas if they were there. Overall, I love living in Brambleton with my family and friends.... Read 23 reviews
Population 21,986
#23 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
23 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living in Brambleton. It's a beautiful community decorated with landscape, but also has a modern hint to it. The houses range in vast building styles. There's a town center filled with coffee....
I love living in Brambleton. It's a beautiful community decorated with landscape, but also has a modern hint to it. The houses range in vast building styles. There's a town center filled with coffee....
Population: 21,986,
Current Resident: Centrally located and accessible. Great schools, best walking trail, and surrounded by great neighborhoods and Tysons... Read 21 reviews
Population 9,251
#24 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
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: Olney is a small community in Maryland that is also surrounded by other small communities. Communities with small populations and few destinations are bound to interact. As Olney is a small community full of several banks, grocery stores, and gyms. There are multiple healthy resources in Olney that help our people keep healthy lifestyles. There are problems though. Olney is well suited for middle aged or older individuals. It is somewhat inconvenient for children to see each other and meet up. Since locations of homes and public stores are farther than city locations, children are unable to meet up in these public stores without their parents. I felt great need for asking for drives. The childhood and school experiences with friends became more complicated. There is no real solution for change but I hope to see the future generations of students to be able to meet and enjoy their young experiences together. The idea of COVID-19 impacted so many lives, I hope they become better.... Read 105 reviews
Population 35,815
#25 Best Suburbs to Live in Washington, D.C. Area.
105 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Olney is a small community in Maryland that is also surrounded by other small communities. Communities with small populations and few destinations are bound to interact. As Olney is a small community....
Olney is a small community in Maryland that is also surrounded by other small communities. Communities with small populations and few destinations are bound to interact. As Olney is a small community....
Read 105 reviews.
Population: 35,815,
Baltimore, MD•
Online School•
Parent: We decided to enroll our daughter in Bryn Mawr Online High School for the 2022/2023 school year after reviewing a few schools on our list. We are extremely happy with our decision. Bryn Mawr Online offers it all: authentic learning experiences, an enthusiastic and dedicated staff, personalization of the learning, collective peer collaboration, and ongoing two-way communication. Our daughter truly appreciates all of her teachers and loves the flexibility she has in seeking one-on-one help if she needs it. With such a dedicated staff, we are inclined to say that Bryn Mawr Online is moving our daughter from a passive recipient to an active creator of facts and ideas. They are mastering the secret to providing a learning experience that truly caters to the whole child. Thank you Bryn Mawr Online!... Read 8 reviews
Students 30
Student-teacher ratio 2:1
Online School,
BALTIMORE, MD,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We decided to enroll our daughter in Bryn Mawr Online High School for the 2022/2023 school year after reviewing a few schools on our list. We are extremely happy with our decision. Bryn Mawr Online....
We decided to enroll our daughter in Bryn Mawr Online High School for the 2022/2023 school year after reviewing a few schools on our list. We are extremely happy with our decision. Bryn Mawr Online....
Read 8 reviews.
Students: 30,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2 to 1,
Richmond, VA•
K-8
Alum: I did not realize how well St. Michael's prepared me for high school until I saw how far ahead I was in comparison to my high school peers. St. Michael's taught me how to think, to write, to problem-solve, to speak up and draw my own conclusions, and to self-advocate. I am truly grateful for the foundation St M gave me!... Read 12 reviews
Students 383
Student-teacher ratio 10:1
RICHMOND, VA,
K-8,
12 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I did not realize how well St. Michael's prepared me for high school until I saw how far ahead I was in comparison to my high school peers. St. Michael's taught me how to think, to write, to....
I did not realize how well St. Michael's prepared me for high school until I saw how far ahead I was in comparison to my high school peers. St. Michael's taught me how to think, to write, to....
Students: 383,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
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