Best places to live in Virginia

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- Overall Rank: 643
- Population: 4,179
- Median household income: $197,021
- Median home value: $1,514,394 (44% own)
- Median rent: $2,500 (56% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#30. Lyon Village, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 580
- Population: 3,632
- Median household income: $195,894
- Median home value: $893,658 (67% own)
- Median rent: $2,154 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+), Arlington Traditional Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)

#29. Arlington Heights, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 576
- Population: 8,177
- Median household income: $101,449
- Median home value: $710,349 (29% own)
- Median rent: $1,911 (71% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)

#28. Buckingham, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 548
- Population: 1,996
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,338,487 (96% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: McLean High School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#27. Albemarle Glebe, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 500
- Population: 2,075
- Median household income: $107,745
- Median home value: $950,945 (39% own)
- Median rent: $1,430 (61% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), The Madeira School (grade A+)

#26. Westover Village, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 479
- Population: 1,504
- Median household income: $151,400
- Median home value: $962,127 (76% own)
- Median rent: $2,445 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#25. Highview Park, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 463
- Population: 5,092
- Median household income: $123,448
- Median home value: $748,500 (26% own)
- Median rent: $1,898 (74% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)

#24. Penrose, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 450
- Population: 6,080
- Median household income: $131,158
- Median home value: $1,050,090 (36% own)
- Median rent: $2,175 (64% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#23. Lyon Park, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 412
- Population: 8,059
- Median household income: $202,990
- Median home value: $963,691 (75% own)
- Median rent: $3,403 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: McLean High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), The Madeira School (grade A+)

#22. Arlington/East Falls Church, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 408
- Population: 2,680
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,304,882 (96% own)
- Median rent: $3,387 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#21. Donaldson Run, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 389
- Population: 2,229
- Median household income: $233,807
- Median home value: $903,179 (89% own)
- Median rent: $3,295 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)

#20. Arlington Forest, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 381
- Population: 7,346
- Median household income: $93,651
- Median home value: $224,700 (53% own)
- Median rent: $1,000 (47% rent)
- Top public schools: Lylburn Downing Middle School (grade A+), Harrington Waddell Elementary School (grade A), Rockbridge County High School (grade B minus)
- Top private schools: Rockbridge Christian Academy (grade B+)

#19. Lexington, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 363
- Population: 1,391
- Median household income: $215,909
- Median home value: $906,700 (92% own)
- Median rent: $3,488 (8% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+), Meridian High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), The Madeira School (grade A+)

#18. Madison Manor, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 340
- Population: 6,242
- Median household income: $164,253
- Median home value: $785,531 (44% own)
- Median rent: $2,586 (56% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+), Arlington Traditional Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)

#17. Arlington Ridge, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 323
- Population: 10,727
- Median household income: $135,116
- Median home value: $522,629 (54% own)
- Median rent: $2,407 (46% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+), Arlington Traditional Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: National Cathedral School (grade A+), Episcopal High School (grade A+), St. Albans School (grade A+)

#16. Farlington/Shirlington, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 314
- Population: 2,056
- Median household income: $180,972
- Median home value: $902,900 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,795 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Episcopal High School (grade A+), St. Albans School (grade A+)

#15. Boulevard Manor, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 277
- Population: 4,150
- Median household income: $157,645
- Median home value: $1,041,479 (31% own)
- Median rent: $2,604 (69% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), The Madeira School (grade A+)

#14. Ashton Heights, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 232
- Population: 3,884
- Median household income: $129,273
- Median home value: $860,748 (52% own)
- Median rent: $2,007 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#13. Waverly Hills, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 230
- Population: 1,055
- Median household income: $174,922
- Median home value: $997,400 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,859 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#12. Maywood, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 201
- Population: 5,529
- Median household income: $114,941
- Median home value: $419,558 (22% own)
- Median rent: $1,923 (78% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+), Episcopal High School (grade A+)

#11. Columbia Heights, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 195
- Population: 3,026
- Median household income: $220,389
- Median home value: $1,150,407 (79% own)
- Median rent: $2,158 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#10. Cherrydale, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 137
- Population: 2,937
- Median household income: $167,015
- Median home value: $1,124,270 (43% own)
- Median rent: $2,791 (57% rent)
- Top public schools: BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#9. North Rosslyn, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 103
- Population: 4,490
- Median household income: $127,865
- Median home value: $698,288 (33% own)
- Median rent: $2,189 (67% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#8. North Highland, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 100
- Population: 1,504
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,065,782 (87% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), The Madeira School (grade A+)

#7. Waycroft/Woodlawn, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 74
- Population: 7,492
- Median household income: $177,731
- Median home value: $893,687 (62% own)
- Median rent: $2,764 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), The Madeira School (grade A+)

#6. Bluemont, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 54
- Population: 2,009
- Median household income: $223,427
- Median home value: $913,097 (89% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), The Madeira School (grade A+)

#5. Dominion Hills, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 44
- Population: 14,067
- Median household income: $144,254
- Median home value: $606,058 (29% own)
- Median rent: $2,599 (71% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#4. Ballston/Virginia Square, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 26
- Population: 9,740
- Median household income: $152,551
- Median home value: $711,869 (21% own)
- Median rent: $2,667 (79% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#3. Clarendon/Courthouse, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 8
- Population: 13,692
- Median household income: $129,899
- Median home value: $629,384 (25% own)
- Median rent: $2,316 (75% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

#2. Radnor/Fort Myer Heights, Virginia
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- Overall Rank: 1
- Population: 2,992
- Median household income: $107,916
- Median home value: $418,858 (29% own)
- Median rent: $2,037 (71% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Liberty High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Yorktown High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 42 states.

#1. Colonial Village, Virginia
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