Fairfax communities among best places in Va.

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Anonymous wrote:Okay everyone take a deep breath. We are relying on a real estate blog from San Mateo California to judge neighborhoods (Rose Hill), cities (Chantilly) and areas (Tyson's Corner). Let's think about this for a minute.

It's actually more objective and without bias.

Okay, I have reviewed the "objective" criteria used: Centreville: low crime rate and median income higher than 78% of the state -- of course to both - it is far suburbia and with a young population so income is going to be higher than in the poor parts of the state; McLean - crime rate is lower than 58% of the state - DUH, again -- it is a wealthy suburban community with low crime; Alexandria - proximity to hiking trails; Tyson's Corner exceptional HIGH SCHOOL graduation rate; where is the high school in Tyson's Corner? It isn't Marshall; it isn't Madison -- where is the high school?; same thing for "outdoorsy" Annandale - really -- the endless strip malls along Little River Turnpike?. Quality of schools is not mentioned, level of college graduates and those with professional degrees; proximity to pubic transportation, libraries, medical facilities, airports, etc.
If you want to live in a place known for its high school graduation rate or its proximity to hiking, this is the "study" for you.

You seem like you have a chip on your shoulder, if you're deducing such simplistic, totally singular reasoning about the places you mentioned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Okay everyone take a deep breath. We are relying on a real estate blog from San Mateo California to judge neighborhoods (Rose Hill), cities (Chantilly) and areas (Tyson's Corner). Let's think about this for a minute.

It's actually more objective and without bias.

Okay, I have reviewed the "objective" criteria used: Centreville: low crime rate and median income higher than 78% of the state -- of course to both - it is far suburbia and with a young population so income is going to be higher than in the poor parts of the state; McLean - crime rate is lower than 58% of the state - DUH, again -- it is a wealthy suburban community with low crime; Alexandria - proximity to hiking trails; Tyson's Corner exceptional HIGH SCHOOL graduation rate; where is the high school in Tyson's Corner? It isn't Marshall; it isn't Madison -- where is the high school?; same thing for "outdoorsy" Annandale - really -- the endless strip malls along Little River Turnpike?. Quality of schools is not mentioned, level of college graduates and those with professional degrees; proximity to pubic transportation, libraries, medical facilities, airports, etc.
If you want to live in a place known for its high school graduation rate or its proximity to hiking, this is the "study" for you.

The area considered Tysons feeds into Marshall and McLean HS. Both have high graduation rates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Okay everyone take a deep breath. We are relying on a real estate blog from San Mateo California to judge neighborhoods (Rose Hill), cities (Chantilly) and areas (Tyson's Corner). Let's think about this for a minute.

It's actually more objective and without bias.

Okay, I have reviewed the "objective" criteria used: Centreville: low crime rate and median income higher than 78% of the state -- of course to both - it is far suburbia and with a young population so income is going to be higher than in the poor parts of the state; McLean - crime rate is lower than 58% of the state - DUH, again -- it is a wealthy suburban community with low crime; Alexandria - proximity to hiking trails; Tyson's Corner exceptional HIGH SCHOOL graduation rate; where is the high school in Tyson's Corner? It isn't Marshall; it isn't Madison -- where is the high school?; same thing for "outdoorsy" Annandale - really -- the endless strip malls along Little River Turnpike?. Quality of schools is not mentioned, level of college graduates and those with professional degrees; proximity to pubic transportation, libraries, medical facilities, airports, etc.
If you want to live in a place known for its high school graduation rate or its proximity to hiking, this is the "study" for you.

Really? This is the only redeeming thing about Alexandria? You haven't spent much time in the area, have you?

Yes, there are fantastic access to trails - very well maintained parks all along the waterfront (for miles and miles and miles), and also great non-waterfront hiking parks. Metro-accessible on multiple lines, and close to major arteries (495, 95, 395, GW Parkway all mere minutes away). Also now extremely close to a new Outlet Mall just across the Potomac at National Harbor. Charm and history, more "neighborhood" vibe architecturally. Very family friendly area, and lots of retired people, which keeps some of the riffraff out! Good schools, extremely walkable (mostly on an easy grid layout). Minutes from National Airport, great views of downtown DC from the waterfront. Great weekend farmer's market. Short, easy drive to big-box stores if you need them (although Route 1 is a mess these days). Maybe I'm a little biased, but I think Alexandria (ie, the City part, not the Fairfax County part) should have been much higher on the list. But I'm ok with a lower ranking - it'll keep the crowds down

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Okay everyone take a deep breath. We are relying on a real estate blog from San Mateo California to judge neighborhoods (Rose Hill), cities (Chantilly) and areas (Tyson's Corner). Let's think about this for a minute.

It's actually more objective and without bias.

Okay, I have reviewed the "objective" criteria used: Centreville: low crime rate and median income higher than 78% of the state -- of course to both - it is far suburbia and with a young population so income is going to be higher than in the poor parts of the state; McLean - crime rate is lower than 58% of the state - DUH, again -- it is a wealthy suburban community with low crime; Alexandria - proximity to hiking trails; Tyson's Corner exceptional HIGH SCHOOL graduation rate; where is the high school in Tyson's Corner? It isn't Marshall; it isn't Madison -- where is the high school?; same thing for "outdoorsy" Annandale - really -- the endless strip malls along Little River Turnpike?. Quality of schools is not mentioned, level of college graduates and those with professional degrees; proximity to pubic transportation, libraries, medical facilities, airports, etc.
If you want to live in a place known for its high school graduation rate or its proximity to hiking, this is the "study" for you.

Really? This is the only redeeming thing about Alexandria? You haven't spent much time in the area, have you?

Yes, there are fantastic access to trails - very well maintained parks all along the waterfront (for miles and miles and miles), and also great non-waterfront hiking parks. Metro-accessible on multiple lines, and close to major arteries (495, 95, 395, GW Parkway all mere minutes away). Also now extremely close to a new Outlet Mall just across the Potomac at National Harbor. Charm and history, more "neighborhood" vibe architecturally. Very family friendly area, and lots of retired people, which keeps some of the riffraff out! Good schools, extremely walkable (mostly on an easy grid layout). Minutes from National Airport, great views of downtown DC from the waterfront. Great weekend farmer's market. Short, easy drive to big-box stores if you need them (although Route 1 is a mess these days). Maybe I'm a little biased, but I think Alexandria (ie, the City part, not the Fairfax County part) should have been much higher on the list. But I'm ok with a lower ranking - it'll keep the crowds down

I think the problem with Alexandria is the school system and the high cost of the smaller old houses. That adds up to either very wealthy or very poor people which is not ideal.

[Anonymous]

Um, where does one have to be from that Fairfax is considered among the best anything?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Um, where does one have to be from that Fairfax is considered among the best anything?

Um, DC area. Let's start with the schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Okay everyone take a deep breath. We are relying on a real estate blog from San Mateo California to judge neighborhoods (Rose Hill), cities (Chantilly) and areas (Tyson's Corner). Let's think about this for a minute.

It's actually more objective and without bias.

Okay, I have reviewed the "objective" criteria used: Centreville: low crime rate and median income higher than 78% of the state -- of course to both - it is far suburbia and with a young population so income is going to be higher than in the poor parts of the state; McLean - crime rate is lower than 58% of the state - DUH, again -- it is a wealthy suburban community with low crime; Alexandria - proximity to hiking trails; Tyson's Corner exceptional HIGH SCHOOL graduation rate; where is the high school in Tyson's Corner? It isn't Marshall; it isn't Madison -- where is the high school?; same thing for "outdoorsy" Annandale - really -- the endless strip malls along Little River Turnpike?. Quality of schools is not mentioned, level of college graduates and those with professional degrees; proximity to pubic transportation, libraries, medical facilities, airports, etc.
If you want to live in a place known for its high school graduation rate or its proximity to hiking, this is the "study" for you.

You seem like you have a chip on your shoulder, if you're deducing such simplistic, totally singular reasoning about the places you mentioned.

Not PP but if you read the captions under the photos, that is how the communities are described. For example, Old Town Alexandria says it offers hiking opportunities. I live in Alexandria City and it has hiking along the river but so much more. Maybe of the entire study were available it would help

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Um, where does one have to be from that Fairfax is considered among the best anything?

Um, DC area. Let's start with the schools.

You need to get out more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Okay everyone take a deep breath. We are relying on a real estate blog from San Mateo California to judge neighborhoods (Rose Hill), cities (Chantilly) and areas (Tyson's Corner). Let's think about this for a minute.

It's actually more objective and without bias.

Okay, I have reviewed the "objective" criteria used: Centreville: low crime rate and median income higher than 78% of the state -- of course to both - it is far suburbia and with a young population so income is going to be higher than in the poor parts of the state; McLean - crime rate is lower than 58% of the state - DUH, again -- it is a wealthy suburban community with low crime; Alexandria - proximity to hiking trails; Tyson's Corner exceptional HIGH SCHOOL graduation rate; where is the high school in Tyson's Corner? It isn't Marshall; it isn't Madison -- where is the high school?; same thing for "outdoorsy" Annandale - really -- the endless strip malls along Little River Turnpike?. Quality of schools is not mentioned, level of college graduates and those with professional degrees; proximity to pubic transportation, libraries, medical facilities, airports, etc.
If you want to live in a place known for its high school graduation rate or its proximity to hiking, this is the "study" for you.

Really? This is the only redeeming thing about Alexandria? You haven't spent much time in the area, have you?

Yes, there are fantastic access to trails - very well maintained parks all along the waterfront (for miles and miles and miles), and also great non-waterfront hiking parks. Metro-accessible on multiple lines, and close to major arteries (495, 95, 395, GW Parkway all mere minutes away). Also now extremely close to a new Outlet Mall just across the Potomac at National Harbor. Charm and history, more "neighborhood" vibe architecturally. Very family friendly area, and lots of retired people, which keeps some of the riffraff out! Good schools, extremely walkable (mostly on an easy grid layout). Minutes from National Airport, great views of downtown DC from the waterfront. Great weekend farmer's market. Short, easy drive to big-box stores if you need them (although Route 1 is a mess these days). Maybe I'm a little biased, but I think Alexandria (ie, the City part, not the Fairfax County part) should have been much higher on the list. But I'm ok with a lower ranking - it'll keep the crowds down

And don't forget the education system. Still neck and neck with DC

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Um, where does one have to be from that Fairfax is considered among the best anything?

Um, DC area. Let's start with the schools.

You need to get out more.

Yeah, DC schools are great! Not! Fairfax has some of the best schools in the country.

[Anonymous]

Centreville is ugly--nothing to do but shop at the endless big box and chain stores. The traffic is a nightmare. It's a long drive to get anywhere to do anything. There are endless townhouses and cookie-cutter developments. You can live there for years and still get lost constantly because everything looks the same for miles and miles.

I wouldn't consider Chantilly a city. It vaguely oozes together with Centreville.

Marshall HS is smack dab in Tysons Corner. I used to live within walking distance to it, and I lived in Tysons Corner.

McLean is a blah suburb, but very convenient to other places.

I'd live in Alexandria if I could afford it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Centreville is ugly--nothing to do but shop at the endless big box and chain stores. The traffic is a nightmare. It's a long drive to get anywhere to do anything. There are endless townhouses and cookie-cutter developments. You can live there for years and still get lost constantly because everything looks the same for miles and miles.

I wouldn't consider Chantilly a city. It vaguely oozes together with Centreville.

Marshall HS is smack dab in Tysons Corner. I used to live within walking distance to it, and I lived in Tysons Corner.

McLean is a blah suburb, but very convenient to other places.

I'd live in Alexandria if I could afford it.

I think that Tysons is going to change a lot. Today I already saw people walking on the sidewalks on route 7 to grab a bit to eat.

[Anonymous]

How long did it take them to figure out that Tyson's needed sidewalks? They won't be winning common sense awards anytime soon, that's for sure!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How long did it take them to figure out that Tyson's needed sidewalks? They won't be winning common sense awards anytime soon, that's for sure!

Arlington went through the same thing before the metro.

[Anonymous]

. Honestly, you couldn't pay me to live in Arlington. Its time has come - and gone.

Yeah right. I love this idea of Arlington being on its way "out." Yeah, right. Because wealthy suburbs with good schools and that are right next to the city so frequently become "out." LOL don't live there, but wish I could.