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Burke, Virginia: The Best Place for a Family
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By
Anonymous (
Aug 18, 2015)
I was born and raised in a town called Alexandria which is located in the Washington D.C. area. I currently live in a town called Burke, located in Virginia. This town has so much to offer through the offered amenities, the low crime rate, as well as the prices of housing. Burke ...Read More
is by far one of my favorite places to live despite some of the downsides. A few of the drawbacks to living in Burke Virginia is the fact that it is not an ideal place for those that love warm weather. In addition to this the cost of living here in Burke is quite high.
One of my favorite things about this area is that it is a place to bring up a family. I am a current stay at home with three children. Every morning I walk my children the half mile that it takes to go to school. The schools here are excellent and even have an excellent language program. From school, I walk to the nearest local market which is only 5 minutes of a walk from my house. I pick up all ingredients that I intend to use for each day's meal. Everything that I buy here is fresh and is also affordable.
There are so many reasons to live here in Burke, however the parts that do tend to prevent new residents are the weather and the cost of living. We do have great summers here in Burke, however the air can be quite humid. We also tend to have cold winters despite Virginia being in the more southern region. The reason why I also shop everyday for ingredients for each day's dinner is because the price of buying in bulk is surprising a lot higher.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Burke, VA Livability
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Burke?
Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.
Parks
Rolling Valley West Park
Burke Station Park
Shannon Station Park
Orange Hunt Swim and Tennis Club
Cherry Run Park
Burke Ridge Park
Fairfax Park School Site
Orange Hunt Estates Park
Entertainment
Bowl America
Go Ape - Treetop Adventure
Carousel
Food & Drink
Anitas
Boston Market
Subway
McDonald's
KFC / Taco Bell
Papa John's
Subway
Popeyes
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Commute
Is public transit available in Burke?
Of all people who commute,
6.9% take public transportation in
Burke.