Arlington for an Asian-American family

[Anonymous]

Considering moving to Arlington with our 2 young boys. We currently live in a very diverse neighborhood with a strong community. DH likes the shorter commute but thinks we won't have the same community.

[Anonymous]

Change is good.

[Anonymous]

Is there a question here?

[Anonymous]

I don't think being Asian-American anywhere in Arlington would be a problem, but there are parts of Arlington that are more diverse than others if that is important to you. Generally, the further north you get, the less diverse Arlington is.

[Anonymous]

Asia is a big place. Not sure what community you are looking for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think being Asian-American anywhere in Arlington would be a problem, but there are parts of Arlington that are more diverse than others if that is important to you. Generally, the further north you get, the less diverse Arlington is.

People in North Arlington are more concerned about your socioeconomic status than your race. We live in a pretty white neighborhood where the original homes are being torn down and replaced with big houses. People who buy these new houses will most likely be educated and wealthy. They will be welcome with open arms no matter what color they are. It's the lower-class people in the original homes who are being looked down upon by the. If you drive a big loud pickup with a huge Don't Tread on Me flag and your lawn is filled with broken-down cars and your house is in disrepair, you're not what North Arlington wants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't think being Asian-American anywhere in Arlington would be a problem, but there are parts of Arlington that are more diverse than others if that is important to you. Generally, the further north you get, the less diverse Arlington is.

People in North Arlington are more concerned about your socioeconomic status than your race. We live in a pretty white neighborhood where the original homes are being torn down and replaced with big houses. People who buy these new houses will most likely be educated and wealthy. They will be welcome with open arms no matter what color they are. It's the lower-class people in the original homes who are being looked down upon by the. If you drive a big loud pickup with a huge Don't Tread on Me flag and your lawn is filled with broken-down cars and your house is in disrepair, you're not what North Arlington wants.

OP, I don't know if you already live in the DC area, but Arlington really isn't a place where Asian families with other choices tend to live.

Most Asians in Montgomery County and Fairfax County are prosperous and their kids usually have high test scores. Asians in Arlington are lower on the SES scale than the whites, and more often from Southeast Asia and South Asia than from East Asian countries like Korea or China. When they start to do better financially, they move out of Arlington.

[Anonymous]

I would stick w/ McLean

[Anonymous]

North Arlington is not diverse at all. I would look to Fairfax or Montgomery Counties.

[Anonymous]

Asian DH and I are very happy in our neighborhood in N Arlington. Our kids have lots of Asian and half-Asian friends in the neighborhood. Mostly Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese people seem to live around here. We live near the Orange Line, agree the northern part of the county is older and whiter. Central part is younger and more diverse.

[Anonymous]

Many elementary schools in Fairfax and Montgomery are at least 20% Asian, but multiple North Arlington elementaries are over 80% white.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Many elementary schools in Fairfax and Montgomery are at least 20% Asian, but multiple North Arlington elementaries are over 80% white.

False, only 4 of 22 are around 80% white: http://www.apsva.us/cms/lib2/VA01000586/Centricity/Domain/11/civilrights/Civil%20Rights%202014-15.pdf The average in Arlington is about 50% white, 10% Asian.

I'm guessing you are bad at math, PP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Many elementary schools in Fairfax and Montgomery are at least 20% Asian, but multiple North Arlington elementaries are over 80% white.

False, only 4 of 22 are around 80% white: http://www.apsva.us/cms/lib2/VA01000586/Centricity/Domain/11/civilrights/Civil%20Rights%202014-15.pdf The average in Arlington is about 50% white, 10% Asian.

I'm guessing you are bad at math, PP.

You guessed wrong.

But let me help you with the definition of "multiple": "consisting of, including, or involving more than one."

[Anonymous]

as an actual Asian American, living in north Arlington (the part w/o any metro access) I can tell you that you'll be just fine living here. I'm a single parent too - and have never felt anything but respect and openness from my neighbors, other parents at school, school administrators, etc.

My community is great - lots of neighborhood social events, tons of kids and folks help each other out - despite living in McMansions.

Find a community that has the elements which appeal to you, your DH and your family, and you'll be just fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't think being Asian-American anywhere in Arlington would be a problem, but there are parts of Arlington that are more diverse than others if that is important to you. Generally, the further north you get, the less diverse Arlington is.

People in North Arlington are more concerned about your socioeconomic status than your race. We live in a pretty white neighborhood where the original homes are being torn down and replaced with big houses. People who buy these new houses will most likely be educated and wealthy. They will be welcome with open arms no matter what color they are. It's the lower-class people in the original homes who are being looked down upon by the. If you drive a big loud pickup with a huge Don't Tread on Me flag and your lawn is filled with broken-down cars and your house is in disrepair, you're not what North Arlington wants.

OP, I don't know if you already live in the DC area, but Arlington really isn't a place where Asian families with other choices tend to live.

Most Asians in Montgomery County and Fairfax County are prosperous and their kids usually have high test scores. Asians in Arlington are lower on the SES scale than the whites, and more often from Southeast Asia and South Asia than from East Asian countries like Korea or China. When they start to do better financially, they move out of Arlington.

WTF are you talking about? I'm south asian, a very high income earner, living in a very expensive part of 22207 and guess what...there are more Asian (east and south) families that have been moving in the last 3 years. Take your ignorance and passive-aggressive racism and shove it.