Falls Church Is One Of Virginia's Best Places to Live (ICYMI)

FALLS CHURCH, VA -- What’s the best place to live in Virginia? That depends on who you ask, but according to a new set of rankings released by Niche.com, Falls Church is the 27th best place to live in the state.

A nearby resident said the Little City offers some of the best schools, shops, restaurants and parks in the area. "Highlights include the Farmer's market held every Saturday morning, the Memorial Day parade, and the New Years' celebration! Certainly worth the visit." the resident said.

The ranking looked at several factors, such as public schools, a family-friendly environment, crime and safety, diversity and housing. Falls Church received an A+ for its public schools, A+ for a family-friendly environment, A- for diversity and B for crime and safety. Click here to read more about the methodology.

A number of Virginia's top places to live hail from Northern Virginia. The top ten include:

1. Arlington
2. Broadlands
3. Brambleton
4. Belmont
5. Floris
6. Franklin Farm
7. Merrifield
8. Oakton
9. Lowes Island
10. South Riding

Nationwide, the top ranked cities are:

1. Carmel, Indiana
2. Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania
3. Morrisville, North Carolina
4. Dublin, Ohio
5. Buffalo Grove, Illinois
6. Penn Wynne, Pennsylvania
7. Ann Arbor, Michigan
8. Naperville, Illinois
9. Clarendon Hills, Illinois
10. Devon, Pennsylvania

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