2019 Most Diverse Places to Live in VirginiaAbout this List

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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• B

• B-

• A+

• 8,972 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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• A-

• B+

• A+

• 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

• B+

• A+

• 24,344 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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• A-

• B

• A+

• 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+

• B

• A+

• 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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• B

• B+

• A+

• 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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• A-

• B

• A+

• 16,704 Population

Lorton

• Suburb in Virginia
• 56 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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• A

• A-

• A+

• 20,268 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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• A+

• B+

• A+

• 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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• A-

• B

• A+

• 30,556 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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• A

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• A+

• 36,556 Population

Douglas Park

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
• 9 reviews

• A+

• A

• 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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• B+

• B-

• A+

• 15,235 Population

Woodlawn

• Suburb in Virginia
• 6 reviews

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
• 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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• B

• B

• A+

• 5,216 Population

Seven Corners

• Suburb in Virginia
• 6 reviews

• A

• B-

• A+

• 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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• B+

• C+

• A+

• 39,390 Population

Dumbarton

• Town in Virginia
• 12 reviews

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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• B+

• C+

• A+

• 8,584 Population

Sudley

• Suburb in Virginia
• 21 reviews

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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• B

• B-

• A+

• 17,849 Population

Meadowbrook

• Town in Virginia
• 30 reviews

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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• B

• C+

• A+

• 18,659 Population

Sterling

• Suburb in Virginia
• 111 reviews

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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• A

• A-

• A+

• 30,378 Population

Manassas Park

• Suburb in Virginia
• 58 reviews

Current Resident: Close to historic old town Manassas, moderate traffic compared to surrounding area, good mix between suburb and rural areas.
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• B

• B

• A+

• 16,117 Population

Nauck

• Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
• 2 reviews

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+

• A

• A+

• 10,307 Population

West Falls Church

• Suburb in Virginia
• 66 reviews

Current Resident: I like how the community in West Falls Church is very diversified and there are many places to visit and do such as Tysons Corner, Washington DC, and the Mosiac District. There are also many cultural areas nearby too such as the Vietnamese Eden Center and the Korean community in Annandale.
Read 66 Reviews

• A

• B+

• A+

• 29,150 Population

Manassas

• Suburb in Virginia
• 173 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Manassas! It is a cute and quiet city that has a ton of activities and restaurants. I especially love Old Town Manassas because they are always holding different events; parades, First Fridays on every month, different live bands, and food tastings, beer and wine festivals, different breweries, craft fairs, etc.
Read 173 Reviews

• B

• B-

• A+

• 41,379 Population