Merrifield, Virginia
Population: 8,399
Located in Fairfax County
Merrifield is an excellent choice for commuters who travel to and from Washington D.C. as is it nine miles from Washington, D.C., twelve miles from Washington Dulles International Airport and just ten miles from Washington National Airport. America's only national park for the performing arts, Wolf Trap, is located in Fairfax County and offers a full range of world-class entertainment, including country, jazz and folk music, opera and theater. Bailey's Crossroads is also a short distance from The Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian Institution and the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Homes here range in size and value, depending on the need of the individual. The main advantage is housing is more reasonable here than in Washington D.C., and yet is close enough for a convenient commute. There are historic homes, new homes, apartments, for those who desire to rent, and condo's. The average home price here in the area is $260,000. This buys a home of approximately 1,600 square feet, with three comfortably sized bedrooms. Although Merrifield is situated in a busy metro area, there are plenty of parks located within twenty miles of the city. This is great for an evening stroll or afternoon picnic. Several state parks offer camping, boating, fishing and more. The city of Merrifield boasts an excellent school system with several choices in both pubic and private arenas. The high schools offer challenging academic courses. Included in the academic program are opportunities for college prep courses and vocational training. Residents here go the extra mile to make sure they are involved at all levels when it comes to student education. Therefore, you will find many parents cheering on their kid's teams on the fields and gyms around the city. Being so close to Washington D.C. places residents at a distinct advantage when it comes to education. Many of the top universities, law schools and other post-graduate schools are within a few hours of Merrifield, and the schools here work hard to make certain all students are given a good chance of being chosen to attend these first rate schools. Merrifield experiences all four seasons and normally the winters are very mild and it doesn't get cold until around December. But by March, at the latest, the snow is gone, and is replaced with spring and summer in all its finery. Merrifield residents understand that sometimes you just need to kick back and have a good time. In doing so, the community provides activities for all age groups including playgroups, chess clubs and community events. Check out Merrifield and see if you can see yourself in this laid back community.
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