Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ridgetop Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Colonial Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Coffee Shop
Joe's Diner
Coffee Shop
South Block
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Volcano Island Waterpark
Water Park
Regal Cinemas Dulles Town Center 10
Cinema
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
Museum
Rio Cantina
Nightclub
Bowl America
Bowling Alley
Lock 24: Rileys Lock
Attraction
Lock 23: Violettes Lock
Attraction
Muse Paintbar
Theatre Arts
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (10) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
China King
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
China Garden
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Taco Bell / KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Velocity Wings
Bar
Qwench Juice Bar
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
Abbott's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Zoup!
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Fitness (5) A+
Quarterpath Trace Community Center
Community Centre
Sugarland Run Community Center
Community Centre
Westlakes Community Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Community Center
Community Centre
Westerley Pool House
Community Centre
Lowes Island Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Sportrock Climbing Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Claude Moore Community Center
Community Centre
Loudoun Heights Apartments
Community Centre
Community Poolhouse
Community Centre
Sterling Community Center
Community Centre
University Center Residential Owners Association
Community Centre
Acadia Apartments
Community Centre
The Fitness Equation
Gym
The Club at One Loudoun
Community Centre
Newberry Condominium Association
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Giant
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Cocos Food International Market
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (31) A+
Sugarland Run Trail Park
Park
Potomack Lakes Sportsplex
Park
Tot Lot
Playground
Newport Court Playground
Playground
Sugarland Run Trail Park
Park
Tot Lot
Playground
New Life Russian Church Playground Park
Playground
Potomac Gardens Playground
Playground
Potomac Terrace Lake Playground
Playground
Riverwood Terrace Playground
Playground
Stanmoor Terrace Playground
Playground
Carolina Court Playground
Playground
Potomac Terrace Playground
Playground
Sugarland Trail Park
Park
Sugarland Run Trail Park
Park
Hedgerow Habitat Trail
Park
Sugarland Run Trail Park
Park
Sugarland Run Trail Park
Park
Mirror Ridge Playground
Playground
Chase View Swing Set
Playground
Cascades Marketplace Mini Park
Park
Chesterbrook Academy Playground
Playground
Sugarland Run Trail Park
Park
Darus Court Playground
Playground
Reflection Way Playground
Playground
Shops (14) D-
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
High Up Mart
Convenience Store
Sugarland Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Dulles Barber
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Kohl's
Department Store
cascades nails
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Regency Furniture
Furniture
PetSmart
Pets
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Shebang
Hairdresser
HomeGoods
Houseware
Target
Department Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Ross
Department Store
APlus
Convenience Store
Five Below
Discount Store
Cascades Pet Depot
Pets
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Cascades.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Our Lady of Hope
Bus Stop
Potomac View Plaza
Bus Stop
Cascades (Community Lutheran Church)
Bus Stop
Sandstone Square
Bus Stop
Brethour Court
Bus Stop
Palisade Parkway
Bus Stop
NOVA Campus
Bus Stop
NOVA Campus
Bus Stop
Signal Hill Plaza/Kohls
Bus Stop
Hyatt Place
Bus Stop
Lowes Island (Front)
Bus Stop
Waterview Plaza
Bus Stop
Springlake Court
Bus Stop
Ridgetop Circle
Bus Stop
Horseshoe Drive
Bus Stop
Nokes Boulevard
Bus Stop
Windmill Parc Dr
Bus Stop
Dulles Town Center
Bus Stop
INOVA Blood Bank
Bus Stop
City Center Boulevard
Bus Stop
Dulles Town Center Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Ashburn North Park & Ride
Bus Stop
River Ridge Terrace
Bus Stop
Research Place
Bus Stop
Bar Harbor Terrace
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.7% D-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Cascades is 151/100 - which is 38% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Cascades crime rates are 735 per 100k, which is 62% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
646 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
89 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Cascades is $137,293 - which is 108% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$137,293 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
North Sterling Safety Center
Fire Station
Sterling Safety Center
Police
Artiste Dentistry LLC
Dentist
Regal Dental Care
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brighter Smile Family Dentistry & Orthodontics
Dentist
CareNow Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
The Retina Group of Washington
Clinic
Dentists of Sterling
Dentist
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office - Eastern Loudoun Station
Police
Patient First
Clinic
Giant Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Gloria Dental
Dentist
Kincora Safety Center (Station 624/635)
Fire Station
Kincora Fire and Rescue Station
Fire Station
Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad Co 15
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company 11
Fire Station
South Sterling Safety Center (Temporary Location)
Fire Station
CareNow Urgent Care
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
NVO Center for Invisalign Scan Center
Dentist
Pediatric Dentistry of One Loudoun
Dentist
Kravitz Orthodontics
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Cascades home prices are $477,800 - which is 92% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$477,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
2% B-
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools A+

The Cascades graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
86% A+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (1) A
Horizon Elementary
Our Lady Of Hope Catholic School
Potowmack Elementary
River Bend Middle
Sugarland Elementary
Meadowland Elementary
Algonkian Elementary
Countryside Elementary
Seneca Ridge Middle
Dominion High
Loudoun Academy Of Science
Lowes Island Elementary
The Newton School
Rolling Ridge Elementary
Sterling Elementary
Goddard School-Ashburn
Montessori Childrens House Of Loudoun
Sterling Middle
Dranesville Elementary
Guilford Elementary
Sully Elementary
Ambleside School
High Schools (1) F
Potomac Falls High
Dominion High
Park View High
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ratings A-

Cascades has an overall rating of 78% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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It's Beautiful at Algonkian Regional Park in Cascades 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) It's experienced beautiful parks while living in Cascades Virginia. The beautiful natural scenery of this small town is captivating. Cascades has lots of friendly people that create a close-knit community. The school system in Cascades is very good. The weather in Cascades is ple ...Read More asant and the natural landscape is something to behold when the leaves change colors in the fall. You do not have to worry about crime in Cascades because it rarely occurs.

The best areas in Cascades is around the Algonkian Regional Park where a nice community with a beautiful scenery of the forest as a beautiful scenic backdrop. There are not many shops and amenities in Cascade, but you can find everything that you need or want in the small boutique businesses and the other restaurants that have become a staple in this city. If you are looking for a small town atmosphere with great natural nature preserves to enjoy Cascades Colorado would be a great place to relocate to. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cascades? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sugarland Run Trail Park
      Potomack Lakes Sportsplex
      Tot Lot
      Newport Court Playground
      Sugarland Run Trail Park
      Tot Lot
      New Life Russian Church Playground Park
      Potomac Gardens Playground

      Entertainment

      Volcano Island Waterpark
      Regal Cinemas Dulles Town Center 10
      Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
      Rio Cantina
      Bowl America
      Lock 24: Rileys Lock
      Lock 23: Violettes Lock
      Muse Paintbar

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      China King
      Boston Market
      China Garden
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Subway
      Chipotle
      Jersey Mike's Subs

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Cascades? Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Cascades.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cascades? The cost of living in Cascades is 151/100 - which is 38% higher than Virginia.
      Cascades
      151

      51% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cascades? Cascades crime rates are 735, which are 62% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      735 per 100k people

      68% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 137

      68% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Cascades? The median income in Cascades is $137,293 which is 108% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $137,293148% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $61,807107% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Cascades a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Cascades home prices? Cascades home prices are $477,800 - which is 92% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $477,800159% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,343147% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Cascades have good schools? The Cascades graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      86%

      79% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Cascades a good place to live? Cascades has an overall rating of 78% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      3 total surveys

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