2019 Most Diverse Places to Live in VirginiaAbout this List

Triangle

• Suburb in Virginia
• 24

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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• B

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• A+

• 8,972 Population

Annandale

• Suburb in Virginia
• 87

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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• A-

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• A+

• 44,504 Population

Lincolnia

• Suburb in Virginia
• 58

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

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• A+

• 24,344 Population

Potomac Mills

• Suburb in Virginia
• 9

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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• A-

• B

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• 6,095 Population

Dale City

• Suburb in Virginia
• 177

Current Resident: Suburb is one word to describe Dale City, but hundreds of words can describe this place. The Prince William County Schools found near Dale City offer exceptional education from my experience as a student through elementary, middle, and high school. It is also very safe. The police are often available and there seems to be mutual respect between the people and the authorities. Additionally, volunteer fire stations can be encountered within minutes of entering Dale City. In terms of recreation, Dale City has many things to do: fitness centers, bowling, skating, martial arts, libraries, park, and decent restaurants just to name a few. Don't worry, traffic is reasonable. One of my favorite things here is the weekly Farmer's Market that forms every Sunday in the commuter lot off of Dale Blvd. If you enjoy a quiet and calm setting, Dale City is the place for you.
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• B+

• B

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• 73,279 Population

Hybla Valley

• Suburb in Virginia
• 20

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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• B

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• A+

• 16,768 Population

Groveton

• Suburb in Virginia
• 6

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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• A-

• B

• A+

• 16,704 Population

Lorton

• Suburb in Virginia
• 49

Current Resident: Lorton is a hidden treasure of the DC Metro Area. Settled off of I-95, Lorton is also accessible from the Fairfax County Parkway, Route 123, and Route 1. There are four schools within Lorton's boundaries and lots of lovely neighborhoods. I've lived in Lorton for all my life and can't complain about much. Yes, we are lacking in a Chick-fil-a, but we have a Chipotle and Dunkin Donuts here! To some, it may be boring to say that there isn't a lot going on in Lorton, but it's nice to come home to a quiet town. There isn't a better town in Virginia than Lorton.
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• 20,268 Population

Seminary Hill

• Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA
• 50

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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• A+

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• A+

• 24,255 Population

Springfield

• Suburb in Virginia
• 102

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

Alexandria West

• Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA
• 23

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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• A+

• 36,556 Population

Douglas Park

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
• 9

• A+

• A

• A+

• 16,691 Population

Bull Run

• Suburb in Virginia
• 24

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

Niche User: Its a safe neighborhood and community with proactive homeowners
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• B

• B-

• A+

• 20,811 Population

Dumfries

• Suburb in Virginia
• 51

Current Resident: Dumfries is an industrial area with lots of job opportunities. They have good school systems and helpful school curricular activities to help school going children. The houses there are affordable, with crime rate at it's low. There are several healthcare facilities to help those who would need its services. One thing l will like to change in this town is their strict rules in parking for their residents. Also, parking spaces are not many, which restricts its members in many ways. If I can change parking rules and resolved it issues, in these areas it will help be helpful to its residents.
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• B

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• 5,216 Population

Seven Corners

• Suburb in Virginia
• 6

• A

• B-

• A+

• 8,498 Population

Marumsco

• Suburb in Virginia
• 13

Niche User: This area is really nice. It is close to middle school, high school, and even college (NVCC). The area is really safe; I have never heard of crime or anything. It is also close to the mall and grocery stores.
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• A+

• 39,390 Population

Dumbarton

• Town in Virginia
• 12

Current Resident: A great place for our first home as newlyweds! Close to city and country living. Wonderful dining, neighbors, and culture.
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• 8,584 Population

Sudley

• Suburb in Virginia
• 21

Niche User: There isn't very much violence around this area and it's pretty quiet most of the time. The police usually cruise about often too so even if there is an emergency we could find an officer fairly quickly.
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• 17,849 Population

Meadowbrook

• Town in Virginia
• 30

Niche User: There isn't much crime in this area it is very peaceful and residents cooperate with police and communicate very often to maintain peace and stop criminals.
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• 18,659 Population

Sterling

• Suburb in Virginia
• 101

Current Resident: Sterling is located in Loudoun County, a county that has one of the highest average income rates per household. Still, Sterling is filled with incredible diverse and modest people. Since the average household income is quite high, many public schools in the county offer a great education and many programs to the students. Additionally, Sterling is filled with shopping centers, job opportunities, and restaurants. There are new things being built every day!
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• 30,378 Population

Manassas Park

• Suburb in Virginia
• 56

Current Resident: Used to be a great place to live. Manassas Park is much more expensive than Manassas which is close. Property tax, Water bill, Gas bill you can't imagine, almost triple to Fairfax. Make a wise decision before moving to Manassas Park.
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• B

• B

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• 16,117 Population

Nauck

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
• 2

Niche User: People are very intelligent and driven in this area. There is always something to do being right outside of the nation's capitol.
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• A

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• 10,307 Population

West Falls Church

• Suburb in Virginia
• 63

Current Resident: My family migrated to the Northern Virginia area from South America when I was seven, I grew up in the Falls Church area. I went elementary school, middle school, high school, and now I'm attending college here. My daughter is going to the same schools, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
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• A+

• 29,150 Population

Manassas

• Suburb in Virginia
• 161

Former Resident: Manassas is a great place to have a family, or to move if you're looking to have a larger property in the DC area for less price. It's definitely up-and-coming, with plenty of new restaurants, breweries, and things to do nearby. If you have to commute north in the morning OR if you're wanting big city life, it may not be best. However there are some great places to live, nature nearby, and you can have a yard! That goes a long way.
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• 41,379 Population