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[quote=whatshername]We are from out of the area, considering buying a home in either Arlington or Fairfax County.  Husband works in DC, and would prefer to ride metro or (perhaps) a "fast bus" if there is such a thing.

I have done some research on schools and it seems that in Arlington Yorktown High is the highest rated high school.  I notice the boundaries for the high school are a bit odd and can't help but wonder if they will change at some point ...

It also seems that the high schools in Fairfax County receive higher ratings (on schooldigger dot com), especially Chantilly High, Langley High, Madison High, McLean High, West Springfield High, and Woodson High.

My question is - is it possible to live in Fairfax County within any of the above school districts, and also live within half a mile or so of a metro stop?  I understand the silver line is being extended and would consider something on that upcoming extension as well.   However, since I'm not familiar with the area, I'm not sure the silver line is/will be in Fairfax County?  Or if not that, is it possible to live in Fairfax County within any of the above school districts and ride a "fast" commuter bus into DC?  I guess another option might be to drive to a metro stop (if there is a parking lot) and then commute by metro to DC, though that would be a second choice for sure.

As for housing prices, we'd prefer not to spend more than a million (which is crazy), but we realize we might have to go higher (which is also crazy). A small three bedroom 1.75 bath million dollar house on a small lot is quite sufficient.  (Did I mention prices are crazy lol?)[/quote]

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