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[quote=Anonymous]OP, we moved here from NJ a few years ago and ended up in Bethesda. We have family in Fairfax Cty and looked extensively in both McLean and Bethesda. Agree with the posters saying the schools are comparable in many resepcts. For us, it came down to preferring the "feel" of the area in Bethesda over the "feel" of McLean. Northern VA has a lot going for it, but there's a randomness to the communities that we didn't like, whereas the Bethesda area just seems more established and "town-like" (which was more familiar to us coming from NJ). An exception to this is Reston, VA, which is a large, older planned community. I would have chosen Reston if it had been closer to where I work downtown. Also the schools in Reston probably aren't as good as the schools in Bethesda or McLean.

I'd really suggesting coming out and doing some driving around. You'll get a much better sense of which area appeals to you more. You'll also be able to test out the commutes. Believe me when I tell you that this is a key consideration around the DC region. Commutes can be a killer.[/quote]

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