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Franconia Area Facts

  • Franconia has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Franconia crime rates are 59% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Franconia is 32% higher than the Virginia average
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Franconia Virginia: A Military Friendly Area User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I experienced a great lifestyle while living in Franconia Virginia. The city is located in Fairfax County Virginia. Franconia is close to Alexandria and just north of Fort Belvoir, a US Army facility. The town has great education systems in place and housing is abundant, with lot ...Read More s of developments in the works. Franconia has a flourishing job market that welcomes a plentitude of occupations beyond military personnel. The weather here is always nice, winters are pretty mild and summers are gorgeous. You get all four seasons here. The township and its infrastructure are safe and secure.

Some of the best areas in Franconia Virginia surround the Springfield Mall. There are upscale shops and dining in the area, along with other high-end amenities. The cost of living is rather high for the tri-state area. However, the communities are very united. Military personnel and retirees make up a great percentage of neighborhoods. The town gives you a great sense of patriotic pride, it is very nice for families or individuals. Read Less
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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Beulah Park
      Windsor Knolls Community Park
      Springfield Forest Park
      Manchester Lakes Park
      Amberleigh Park
      Tara Village Park
      Lee High Park
      Olander and Margaret Banks Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Cinemas
      Regal Kingstowne ScreenX & RPX
      Paper Moon
      National Museum Of The United States Army
      Pope-Leighey House
      Wood Theater
      Carousel
      Fort Belvoir Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Genghis Grill
      Baskin-Robbins
      Baja Fresh
      Jimmy John's
      Roy Rogers
      Dunkin'
      Z Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Franconia? Of all people who commute, 15.3% take public transportation in Franconia.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      10% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Abdussalam Cheema, MD