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Old 12-09-2007, 09:02 PM
 
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Hello everyone,
I have done a good bit of reading on this area of the site and still have a few unanswered questions. I hate to ask things that have been asked before, however I think coming to the people that actually live here is the best way to get legit information. Here is some background info on what I am looking for.

I am about to get out of the Marine Corps and begin working as a civilian on Quantico. I have a wife and 17 month old daughter that will be moving there with me. We plan to find a decent size 1 bedroom apartment in an attempt to live well below our means to try to save as much as we can over a two year period. My first priority is to have my family live in a safe area so I do not have to worry about them while I am at work or when I have to travel. I am not too concerned at how far I have to drive (I commute about 40-45 minutes each way right now). I would like an area where stores are close by and with friendly neighbors. Does anyone have any suggestions for an apartment complex, and what city is it in? I have been directed toward Lorton and Stafford, and have been told Fredricksburg is nice as well. One complex I found today is Virginia Commons in Triangle. Nice large apartments and an overall nice look, however I found mixed reviews of Triangle here. What is the true scoop? Is it nice or not? Thanks in advance for your help. I would like to save as much time with searching around as I when I get there, so I am trying to find as much info as I can here so we can hurry and settle in. Once again, Thank you all.
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Old 12-10-2007, 02:42 PM
 
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I would stay away from that area. Try going west to the Manassas area or North to the Lake Ridge or even western Woodbridge/Dale City area. You would be going against traffic during rush hour and it's much nicer area.
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Old 08-23-2008, 06:10 AM
 
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Default Safe Apartments -- Virginia Commons -- Dumfries

The easiest way to check out whether a community is nice and safe is to ask the local police department about calls to the community. I live at Virginia Commons and went through this exercise before I moved in. Triangle is not so great but Virginia Commons is about 3 miles north of Triangle -- the apartment is on the border of Dumfries and Woodbridge. Also, drive by a night to see what is going on. Nice quiet and safe at VA Commons -- you will see their patrol guy driving around.
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