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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Burke, VA
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This is new to me. Would you share what you like about Burke? It’s probably at the far end of our commute and we’ve never been out that way. [/quote]

We just moved from DC to the Burke area. It's peaceful, good schools (no fretting over lottery results), neighbors are very friendly. We've already had every adjacent neighbor stop by and say hello, bring us wine, etc. But they also are otherwise minding their business, so not like nosy neighbors. It's peaceful. I can sit on my deck with the shade of mature tall trees listening to birds chirp and feel like I'm on vacation.  The heat dome hasn't felt horrible - still cool in the morning and evening to be outside. There are a lot of community pools though you have to pay to join, but they have fun events, you get to know people, kids see their friends from the neighborhood school. It has been a breath of fresh air, frankly.

We loved living in DC and trying new restaurants, etc. but finding it's not particularly different. We had to drive everywhere in the city anyways (couldn't afford a walkable area so all we had near us was a 7-11). In the city, we might drive 15 min or more just to pick up takeout with a short distance, but dealing with traffic and traffic lights; and now I'm driving a much farther distance, but it still takes the same 15 minutes, just less traffic, etc.... and we still have great pizza, Indian, Thai, etc. It just looks farther away on a map, but takes the same amount of time to get there. Closer drive to get to wineries. Occoquan is an adorable river town with cute restaurants and shops, only about 15 min away. Easy drive to Fairfax, Falls Church, etc. for more.

Commute is an hour though so outside your limit, but it can be inside your limit if you're able to commute early (i.e. be on the road by 6:30am) and leave early. You could also choose to pay for express tolls to make it faster, and/or take the VRE if the VRE would work for your job location.[/quote]

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