Sterling, Virginia

Sterling is a rural-like suburb about a 40 minute drive to Washington, DC. The area is very quiet, with lots of green space and single family homes. It's part of Loudoun County, which has one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. More people are being pushed out to Sterling and its surrounding areas due to the high cost of living in Washington, DC. Many of the residents in this area are middle to upper middle class, and crime rates are considerably low. It's convenient for travel, since many of the major highways run near Sterling, and it is close to Dulles Airport. The retail in and around Sterling is convenient, and includes a branch of Wegman's, a very large, popular grocery chain. Locals also tout this area as having some of the best Asian cuisine, such as pho. Nightlife is somewhat lacking, but there area a few neighborhood sports bar-type places. For people with children, the public schools in this area are well rated.