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Old 07-09-2011, 06:01 AM
 
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I am 27 year old male looking on moving to the northern virginia/maybe DC area. I would be moving from Richmond and I am a newly licensed pharmacist.

I want to inquire about were to live as I may be accepting a job offer in Fairfax. But the thing is I want to be close to the DC area because of the sociability aspects. [ going out, meeting new people, and such]

Can someone advice me about Fairfax? Is also possible to live in DC or live maybe like in Arlington or Alexandria as it is not far from DC? Traffic issues?


Also, areas to live in the Northern Virginia that is young and vibrant. I am looking on living in a diverse area and the max rent i am looking to pay is $1500/month.
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Old 07-09-2011, 06:34 AM
 
Location: Everywhere and Nowhere
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Arlington or DC would be your best bet. You'll probably need a roommate on your budget in Arlington but you'll have no problem finding a place on your own in DC, say around Capitol Hill. You might want to consider the higher income tax you'll pay there though. Commute from either shouldn't be too bad.
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Old 07-09-2011, 12:17 PM
 
Location: Leesburg
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I'd say your best bet would be looking for a place near a metro stop, but not too far from your work. Taking a train into DC when you want to go out would be easier than commuting out every day.

"Young and vibrant area" in NoVA? Not so much. I think you just have to live wherever you live, and build a life out of the people and places you find there. It's not like SF or NY or something where you can live in a party area. You just live in an area, and bring the party with you.
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Old 07-09-2011, 01:25 PM
 
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"Young and vibrant area" in NoVA? Not so much. I think you just have to live wherever you live, and build a life out of the people and places you find there. It's not like SF or NY or something where you can live in a party area. You just live in an area, and bring the party with you.
Clarendon is pretty vibrant but lately DC around Capitol Hill has gained a lot of ground and seems to be a hot spot for young singles around here.
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Old 07-09-2011, 01:30 PM
 
Location: Leesburg
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Clarendon is pretty vibrant
. . . and on the Orange Line. Not a bad point.
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Old 07-09-2011, 01:47 PM
 
Location: Town of Herndon/DC Metro
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Pharmacists hours can run late at night, especially at 24 hour stores. Our Metro system, called [URL="http://www.wmata.com/"]wmata[/URL], does NOT run 24 hours. The subway trains runs until about Midnight during the week so make sure you don't have a late shift or you'll need to make other arrangements.
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Old 07-09-2011, 02:55 PM
 
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Just to clarify, will you be working in Fairfax City or somewhere in Fairfax County? If it's the former, then do follow the great advice already given. If it's the latter, then we'll definitely need more details as the county is rather large...and living in Arlington or DC could possibly make for a more stressful commute to some areas.
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Old 07-09-2011, 07:03 PM
 
Location: Novastan
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I am 27 year old male looking on moving to the northern virginia/maybe DC area. I would be moving from Richmond and I am a newly licensed pharmacist.

I want to inquire about were to live as I may be accepting a job offer in Fairfax. But the thing is I want to be close to the DC area because of the sociability aspects. [ going out, meeting new people, and such]

Can someone advice me about Fairfax? Is also possible to live in DC or live maybe like in Arlington or Alexandria as it is not far from DC? Traffic issues?


Also, areas to live in the Northern Virginia that is young and vibrant. I am looking on living in a diverse area and the max rent i am looking to pay is $1500/month.
If you want to live in DC, try out the commute before you commit to a place. There is alot of traffic coming from DC to Virginia in the morning, especially around the Pentagon.

Arlington is a great place to live. I highly recommend it. The rents are extremely high though so keep that in mind.

Good luck with your home search!
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Old 07-11-2011, 06:59 AM
 
Location: among the clustered spires
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A reverse commute out of DC into central/western Fairfax can grow old fast. Remember, you'll be working 5 days a week and socializing maybe 2-4 days a week (unless you're a whiz at going out cheaply, an attractive female that hasn't bought a drink for herself in years, or making six figures.)

We'd need a location in Fairfax County (and to make it confusing there is also Fairfax City, a separate legal jurisdiction, and areas in Fairfax County with a Fairfax mailing address) before making too many more recommendations.

$1500 - you'll need a roommate. If you're lower-excitement, you can get a place in Reston for that amount although that won't be Metro accessible for another two years.

If you're working in western Fairfax County, I would kindly suggest Falls Church City. Metro accessible by and large but closer for your commute.
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Old 07-11-2011, 11:06 AM
 
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The area is 10300 Easton Place
Fairfax, va
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