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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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.[/quote]

It's actually more objective and without bias. [/quote]

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; [b]Alexandria - proximity to hiking trails[/b]; 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.  [/quote]

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 :-)[/quote]

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