2019 Most Diverse Places to Live in the Washington, D.C. AreaAbout this List

Montgomery Village

• Suburb in Maryland
• 87 reviews

Current Resident: Very beautiful with lots of nice trees an flowers. Very nice people my neighbors are so nice and respectful, my neighborhood is very kept up wish I love. I feel very secure in Montgomery village, my wife always leaves her car door unlocked and nothing has ever happened. Im so happy we just bought our town house here a couple years ago best decision ever!
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• 33,565 Population

Aspen Hill

• Suburb in Maryland
• 74 reviews

Current Resident: I moved to the Aspen Hill area almost a year ago and have enjoyed the area. Everything is conveniently close including grocery stores, gas station, metro station, and multiple restaurants. My neighborhood is quiet and I feel safe there. One thing that I would like to see changed is an increase in trash and recycling pick up from once a week to twice. Overall I am happy with my neighborhood.
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• 52,386 Population

Germantown

• Suburb in Maryland
• 242 reviews

Current Resident: I am very comfortable here. I have lived here for 4 years now. Originally from the Midwest, I find people here can be extremely rude and vindictive. Violent crime has been ticking up greatly as DC continues its gentrification. In my job I work with the general public and I can honestly say that just 13 miles north in Frederick, MD the people are MUCH friendlier! That being said, it’s a trade off because I like being close to DC and enjoy the close access to hiking trails. The mountains are just 20 miles away with beautiful bends in the Potomac River in Sandy Hook, MD. It’s a beautiful place to call home, even if the housing is extremely expensive. If you’re single, even with a good job, owning your own home is most likely out of reach.
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• A

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• 91,447 Population

Triangle

• Suburb in Virginia
• 24 reviews

Niche User: An alright good experience to live. There are a couple places like shops like Todo's, Rite Aid, Dollar stores, and so forth. Also has a gas station as well (Sunaco). Rent is not easy to pay for as some jobs around here don't pay much like being a cashier.
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• A+

• 8,972 Population

Gaithersburg

• Town in Maryland
• 190 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Gaithersburg for the last eight years of my life, and some of my best memories happened right here in this city. Gaithersburg has Rio, which is a city center with restaurants, places to shop, a movie theater, and much more. I have spent a lot of time there and probably will spend a lot more time there! Our schools are top notch as well. Along with amazing athletics, the schools have great educational opportunities that allow children to thrive and succeed in their adult lives. By living in a place with such a booming economy, there are always opportunities for employment available as well. With countless stores, shops, restaurants, and fun things to work at, being unemployed is hard to do in this city. One thing I would change about Gaithersburg is that traffic can be a problem in some areas as a result of such a high population, so you might be late getting to where you need to go around here. Overall, I love this city, and I think everyone has a place here!
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• A

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• 67,417 Population

Glenmont

• Suburb in Maryland
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: Glenmont is a quiet yet thriving suburb. We have great shopping centers with good grocery stores and retail. There's a costco and mall with a theater right up the street. My favorite however is the quick metro access and forested pathways to walk/ run on.
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• B

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• 16,917 Population

Annandale

• Suburb in Virginia
• 91 reviews

Current Resident: Growing up here was great! Tons of green spaces, great schools and libraries, and good community spirit! I just wish that the area wasn't totally surrounded by busy main roads, and my neighborhood doesn't have sidewalks which isn't awesome.
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• 44,504 Population

Lincolnia

• Suburb in Virginia
• 58 reviews

Current Resident: The area is at a very convenient location. It provides easy access to DC, Old Town, Tysons Corner, and the 395/495/95 highways. The neighborhood is very cultured and has a lot of ethnic shops and markets.
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• A+

• 24,344 Population

Silver Spring

• Town in Maryland
• 380 reviews

Current Resident: Overall I would say my stay in Silver Spring has been really so far. I am a current resident that has been here for quite some years, going to elementary, middle school, and high school in Silver Spring. With you can tell by that offers a great amount of schools around your particular area or neighborhood with a great amount of diversity. Among the amount of schools a child could choose from Silver Spring also offers a great amount of job opportunities. Personally I would say it's a great place to be also did I mention it's very safe!
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• 79,483 Population

Potomac Mills

• Suburb in Virginia
• 9 reviews

Niche User: I like where I live it has many things to do and its pretty great theres something for everyone. Also there are many jobs.
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• 6,095 Population

Dale City

• Suburb in Virginia
• 180 reviews

Current Resident: There are many things that I like about about dale city, but my favorite would be that there are many places to hang out with friends and many more cool stuff to see. Also Washington DC is 40 minutes away, which is a great place for sight seeing with family and friends. Overall, Dale city not only has great places to go, but it is also close to some of the coolest things that every dreams to see.
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• B

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• 73,279 Population

Hybla Valley

• Suburb in Virginia
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: I love Hybla Valley, it's a very good place for a family with kids! The neighbors are kind and very educated. Love HM Elementary School.
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• 16,768 Population

Groveton

• Suburb in Virginia
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: Groveton is a fairly tight-knit area between the 495 corridor and Ft Belvoir VA. There is a strange blend, with pockets of mini mansions next to trailer parks; however, in the 30-odd years I've lived here, on and off, I've not experienced any issues with crime. Close enough to DC/PG County to day-trip to the city or countryside.
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• 16,704 Population

Lorton

• Suburb in Virginia
• 55 reviews

Current Resident: Nice, quiet and safe neighborhoods with excellent public-school systems. Lorton falls under Fairfax county which is a really good school system. Good for kids, there are pubic parks available in almost every neighborhood. Elementary, middle and high school are all near the neighborhood. It is close to DC, 20-30 minutes of commute. The public bus facilities are not always available and is difficult to get around without having a personal transportation system. However, the metro and train station both are nearby, they can be alternative to not having a personal transportation. City centers and shopping centers are also 5-10 minutes in distance, everything is easily accessible.
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• 20,268 Population

Wheaton

• Suburb in Maryland
• 51 reviews

Current Resident: Great town, very diverse, lots to do and see! Especially great that the Wheaton shopping center has everything you could need at your fingertips! Great shopping like Target, JcPenney, and Macy's. Lots of local food and international food and restaurants. Only downside is all of the construction along Georgia Ave.
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• 50,095 Population

Seminary Hill

• Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA
• 50 reviews

Niche User: Everything is close together enough to be able to walk anywhere you want but cars are still basically needed. Great public schools (trouble kids hate them because of the great deal of security, but if you stay out of trouble you'll love it) from elementary to high school. Visiting the waterfront and walking around Old Town is the best thing to do on a hot summer day. If there's something you're craving, you'll find it in Old Town.
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• 24,255 Population

Springfield

• Suburb in Virginia
• 117 reviews

Current Resident: Living in Springfield, you are able to experience the beauty of two worlds within a 35 minutes drive: the sophisticated and busy historical streets of DC and the serene hiking site of Shenandoah. This opportunity has opened my eyes to see richness in everyone's culture, values, and lifestyle. The nightlife is exciting. Since Springfield is within the Metropolitan area, depending on your personality, you can bar hop or replace those tequila shots with the sweetness of the Korean bubble tea and bakery down the street! Furthermore, Springfield is in Fairfax County, which is known for having the best public schools! I, myself, have experienced the quality of education offered at both Lee High School and George Mason University. The professors are knowledgable while students are friendly and always thriving to learn. Overall, this community has inspired me to be myself and chase opportunities relentlessly.
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• 30,556 Population

Calverton

• Suburb in Maryland
• 28 reviews

Nearby Resident: Calverton is a great place to live. It's a quiet neighborhood but you still can see kids playing around, which is good. There are not a lot of problems, meaning that police come often to houses.
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• A+

• 18,145 Population

Alexandria West

• Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA
• 23 reviews

Former Resident: I lived in the area for 18 yrs and as a working professional, I loved living in West Alexandria. The area is affordable, safe, and bordering Arlington and it's nightlife. The commute to DC is a maximum of 45 minutes tops during rush hour and 10 minutes during non-rush hour. Very important to those of us who commuted to the city on a daily basis. The area is walking distance (30 minute walk) to the Shirlington Village and Four Mile Run Park. Most of my neighbors where health conscious single working professionals and married couples with young children.
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• 36,556 Population

Douglas Park

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
• 9 reviews

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• A+

• 16,691 Population

Bull Run

• Suburb in Virginia
• 24 reviews

Niche User: I like this area a lot. There are 2 little parks nearby for kids, a gym to work out in, a tennis court, and a pool! If I could live over again, however, I would not live here at first because the school that I went to in SC gave me more opportunities. I would still live here after graduating from hi school.
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• 15,235 Population

Woodlawn

• Suburb in Virginia
• 6 reviews

Niche User: Its a safe neighborhood and community with proactive homeowners
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• 20,811 Population

Dumfries

• Suburb in Virginia
• 53 reviews

Current Resident: Potomac Shores is an amazing neighborhood in Dumfries, VA. Tons of kids amenities and neighborhood events. Walking distance to schools, playgrounds, soccer fields, pools and more!
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• 5,216 Population

Seven Corners

• Suburb in Virginia
• 6 reviews

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• 8,498 Population

Marumsco

• Suburb in Virginia
• 14 reviews

Current Resident: Quiet, traffic is good locally, less expensive compared to Fairfax county, good shops, the region is getting better, buying a house may be affordable with median or above median income. I was able to buy a home with $65k income. The schools are average. My daughter goes to private school. I afford private school because I have one daughter. The traffic is horrible if you have to comute to Fairfax or Washington DC and your schedule is fixed 9-5. otherwise the traffic is ok but it gets worse and worse every year because more people are moving to the area. The further you go from Washington DC, the more houses are affordable and the bad traffic you have to face. The key is to find a good job away from Washington DC metro area in order to buy a good house and maybe good schools as well
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• A+

• 39,390 Population