Anonymous
Post 11/15/2025 16:08     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
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Anonymous wrote:I agree with PP who suggested considering higher density, for ease of making connections with down-to-earth people. If you identify a general region you like, you could try renting in a higher-density portion (townhouse etc) and decide later whether to sacrifice density/connectedness for more space within the same school district. Another high-density bonus, as your kids get older -- more opportunities for age-appropriate independence long before they're old enough to operate a 2000-pound motor vehicle. The WaPo did an article a year or so ago about how higher-density living needs to become the new American dream...some food for thought from a happy condo dweller! Good luck!!


+1
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2025 13:07     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
Try Montana, OP. Bye.
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2025 09:06     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
Anonymous wrote:+1 for Falls Church City


-1 for FCC. First, that budget won't go far at all and second, it's not down to earth. Lots of generational wealth, which sounds counter to the vibe the OP wants.

OP, I saw some folks recommended places in MoCo. In case you would consider that, know that MCPS is undergoing some significant changes in boundaries and academic programming. Unless you have strong reason to move there now, I'd avoid it. I live here and don't mind what's going on, but wouldn't recommend moving here right now. In any case, good luck!
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2025 00:05     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
I agree with PP who suggested considering higher density, for ease of making connections with down-to-earth people. If you identify a general region you like, you could try renting in a higher-density portion (townhouse etc) and decide later whether to sacrifice density/connectedness for more space within the same school district. Another high-density bonus, as your kids get older -- more opportunities for age-appropriate independence long before they're old enough to operate a 2000-pound motor vehicle. The WaPo did an article a year or so ago about how higher-density living needs to become the new American dream...some food for thought from a happy condo dweller! Good luck!!
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2025 10:45     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
Anonymous wrote:Oakton Glen and Lakevale in Vienna.


+1

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Vienna/2716-Glencroft-Rd-22181/home/9525354

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Vienna/9918-Lindel-Ln-22181/home/9450614
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2025 15:45     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
Oakton Glen and Lakevale in Vienna.
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2025 10:36     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
Anonymous wrote:Our friends with young kids are in City of fairfax and love it.


+1, your budget would go far here.
Anonymous
Post 11/10/2025 09:01     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Kings Park West


This or Burke Centre would fit


Kings Park West is below PPs prince range and kind of dumpy.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 20:56     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
Anonymous wrote:Find out where most DCUM’ers live and just life away from them.

Lived in different states and this area has the worst people I have ever met. Snarky, mean spirited, bitter people.

So many better places to live.

What kind of simpleton thinks that the only people who post on DCUM are the ones who live in the DMV? 😂
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 20:32     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
Find out where most DCUM’ers live and just life away from them.

Lived in different states and this area has the worst people I have ever met. Snarky, mean spirited, bitter people.

So many better places to live.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 16:24     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
Our friends with young kids are in City of fairfax and love it.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 07:45     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
Anonymous wrote:Kings Park West


This or Burke Centre would fit
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2025 06:19     Subject: Tell me about your friendly neighborhood
Mantua in Fairfax, the swim club and citizens association hosts community gatherings at least once a month, more in the summer. Lots of new people due to older folks selling their homes when they pass away or decide to retire elsewhere. Lots are half an acre in many parts of the neighborhood.