Where to live in Virginia

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McLean

4.5/5
Ranked 1st best city in Virginia

"West McLean!= Norman Rockwell Perfect!"

- movetomcleannow
After living personally in West McLean for over 15 years it is clear that this is the best neighborhood in McLean. It is a mix of older 1940's built capes and New homes that blend well and make for ch...
38.9522040029607 -77.1738420687433

Burke

3.5/5
Burke
Ranked 2nd best city in Virginia

"Great Street in Northern Virginia Neighborhood "

- SmithShop
Light Infantry is in the Signal Hill neighborhood of Burke. It is a great neighborhood lined with trees and located close to Washington DC. Many people in the neighborhood commute into DC each day usi...
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Arlington

3.5/5
Ranked 3rd best city in Virginia

"Gettin around Arlington and the Washington Metropolitan area..."

- rajahdrags
About Arlington's Urban Villages (http://www.commuterpage.com/ART/villages/index.htm) Arlington Transit Options Map (PDF, 1.3 MB) (http://www.commuterpage.com/ART/pdf/ARLCO_TRANSIT_80910.pdf) Co...
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Alexandria

3.5/5
Ranked 4th best city in Virginia

"Great street for shopping and restaurants!"

- magichappens
This is a wonderful street, particularly where it intersects with Quaker Lane. It has a fantastic wine and cheese shop where the service is incredible. I always get great recommendations there. There...
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Norfolk

3/5
Ranked 5th best city in Virginia

"Great neighborhood!"

- randthompson
I live in the Lafayette Shores neighborhood on Cromwell and walk to the library and Lakewood park almost every day with my dog, Teddy. This is a GREAT neighborhood with very friendly people. Ace Hardw...
36.8644458924838 -76.2246894010004

Richmond

3/5
Ranked 6th best city in Virginia

"Historic Neighborhood on the James River Undergoing Revitali..."

- JCG
The Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of downtown Richmond, Virginia is literally "at the bottom," meaning it is a very low-lying area adjacent to the historic James River. Originally home to a number of t...
37.5243181985413 -77.4653928675415
Ranked 7th best city in Virginia

"Living in Virginia Beach"

- homesandfood
Located in the southeastern section of Virginia, Virginia Beach is the most populated city in the state with numbers approaching 450,000. The city is best known as a resort with it's 38 miles of shore...
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Unranked Cities

Belle Haven

4.5/5

"Quiet and relaxing"

- psh123
Beautiful street, quiet cool the sac
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Franconia

4/5
Franconia

"Convenient Townhouse Community"

- SmithShop
Hydrangea Drive is in a townhouse community. It is a mixture of resident-owned and rental townhouses. Each townhouse has a parking spot and there s usually enough parking. There are two metro stops...
38.7593638671629 -77.1305589396738

" a great place to visit"

- kimmeesnluv
Downtown Portsmouth, Va is a great place to visit. There are many museums within walking distance or by Ferryboat ride to Norfolk, Va. The People are very friendly and the streets are kept clean and...
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Falls Church

4.5/5

"Little street, little city"

- EllisonSt
Ellison St. is an excellent place to live. Very close to everything, right on the bikepath, and walking distance to most everything in the city.
38.8823359624352 -77.1746978440678

Groveton

3/5

"Nice, quiet neighborhood in the park"

- herbcso
Either side of us is Huntley Meadows park, so there is no chance of further development. Since we're on a cul-de-sac, traffic is also basically non-existent. Neighbors are great, we get together for m...
38.7608207609145 -77.1078721086065

Fort Hunt

4/5

"Great place for a family right by the river."

- bwartley
This street is very quiet and safe located on the Potomac river and close to George Washington's estate Mount Vernon. I have a friend who lives here so I've visited on occasion and every time I go th...
38.7304818127957 -77.0635482396664

Hampton

3.5/5

"Beautiful Sunrises Mirroring off The Ocean Surface!"

- aleksandrapaun
Chesapeake Avenue in Hampton, Virginia: A very quiet neighborhood with active families ranging from late 20' to well above retirement age. People know each other here, and when someone is new, it i...
37.07382240238 -76.4035192923151

Laurel

3.5/5

"Nestled community with great access to everything."

- Austhouse2002
Quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors that aren't nosy and let you have privacy. Great houses and family oriented neighborhood.
37.6395868336783 -77.4920571089814

Williamsburg

3.5/5

"Good Place for Live"

- marshafuica
Is a truly pleasant place for live and raise little kids. Delightfully houses, good view, pleasant and joyful location for live and have family. Not much traffic only resident form the area. Excelle...
37.2770214673865 -76.71490059391

Idylwood

3.5/5

"Busy but safe and quiet street in Falls Church, VA"

- bwartley
Fairwood Lane is a moderately busy street located in a pleasant neighborhood in Falls Church, VA. It can be a little distruptive when cars use it for a through way but other than that the neighborhood...
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Jefferson

1.5/5

"Close to major roads and actual yards."

- dukedog
Resting just outside of Falls Church City, Marshall St, is a link between Lee Hwy (Rte. 29) and Arlington Blvd. (Rte. 50). With close access to both I-495 and I-66, it is only a few minutes to all maj...
38.8580658484689 -77.1927687264063

Reston

2.5/5

"Quiet -- but not safe"

- jmorgan
The best thing about this street is its proximity to everything. Reston Town Center and other centers are very close and getting here from all directions is very easy. It seems relatively quiet and p...
38.9371813861634 -77.3360190618292

Lake Ridge

3.5/5

"Great Street"

- lisat123
Good place to live if working in the DC area. Also close to Ft Belvoir.
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