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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would not waste a lot of time worrying about finding people who are "down to earth" in Arlington OR McLean.  It's not some generally home to people scraping by, living off the land, or making a living with their hands.  Most will work in professional jobs somewhere between DC and Reston. 22101 is definitely closer to DC and "downtown McLean" than 22102.

In the $1.2-$1.4 price range, I might focus on neighborhoods like Langley Oaks, McLean Hamlet and River Oaks in the Langley HS pyramid, and Chesterbrook Woods in the McLean HS pyramid.  Generally, the properties in question would be 30-50 years old, with decent-sized yards, and very convenient to schools and shopping, but not particularly walkable. [/quote]

OP again. I would love to find "down to earth" if I can. Thanks for your advice![/quote]

Well, naturally, but recognize that terms like "down to earth," "family friendly" and even "walkable" can be buzzwords that mean different things to different people around here.  On DCUM, "down to earth" often is used when people living in one relatively affluent area seek to compare themselves and their neighbors favorably to others who live in more expensive areas.  It doesn't necessarily mean folks who are utterly without pretense or always have your back.

Having lived all over NoVa and other parts of the East Coast, I'd have to say most people in McLean are not overtly friendly or outgoing, but instead quite reserved.  However, kids (of which you note two), schools, and pets are all natural icebreakers, and most of our neighbors, at least, are pretty nice people when you get to know them, even if they/we aren't necessarily naturals at making small talk.  I didn't really find Arlington any different when I lived there years ago.

In any event, I hope the neighborhood suggestions helped, and good luck with your search![/quote]

Interestingly, I lived in CHesterbrook Woods/Chain Bridge Forest for 7 years.  It's in OP's price range, and quite nice.  However, I didn't find people particularly friendly/neighborly.  Not bad, just not super friendly.  We now live on the Langley side, in a significantly more expensive neighborhood--and the people are much friendlier and more down-to-earth.  In their Teslas and Maseratis.  (Not even kidding.)  It's kind of bizarre, you'd think it would have been the other way around.  Point being, just buy a house you like, you really won't know about the neighbors until you move in.

Good Luck, and welcome to McLean![/quote]

Off topic, but this made me laugh. Where are the posters who like to drone on and on about how wealthy people don't drive nice cars? Yes, folks, drive around any expensive neighborhood in the DC suburbs, and you will see luxury cars. Only a shocker when you deal with DCUM logic.[/quote]

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