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Mom of six User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 21, 2018) I love Front Royal. My husband and I moved here from FAIRFAX 30 years ago. We live 5 miles out of town. This offers the best of country living while giving us the convenience of the town. The people are friendly and before long you recognize people everywhere you go! Nice landsca ...Read More ping, parks, Main Street, restaurants and shopping. Well, not fashionista shopping, but everything else you could want. I have heard there is crime but fortunately I have never encountered it! Thank God. Read Less
Front Royal, Virginia: A Place to Reconnect to Nature User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) The town that I live in is Front Royal, Virginia and it is a pleasant area to live in. Living in Front Royal, Virginia provides me with the beauty of the mountains, but I am also just drive away from Washington, D.C. if I want a fun day trip. The best of both worlds is here, the ...Read More beauty of nature while being close to a major metropolitan area.

The best areas in Front Royal, Virginia have to be the various recreational areas that are situated close by. The town is very close to the Shenandoah National Park. There are many trails around to hike and to give you a chance to reconnect with nature.

While the area overall is safe, unfortunately there have been recent problems with overdoses of opiates in the area. Thankfully the police are working hard to try to address the issue and at this time they do seem to have it under control. All in all, I enjoy my life here. It is peaceful with lots to do if you like the outdoors. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lions Park
      Lion's Park
      Front Royal Gazebo
      Fantasy Land Playground
      Fantasy Land Park
      Bowman Park
      Chimney Field Park
      Ed Stump Playground

      Entertainment

      Bing Crosby Stadium
      Warren Rifles Confederate Museum
      Virginia Beer Museum
      The Center : Blue Ridge Art Council
      Royal Cinemas
      Skyline Caverns

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      C&C's Frozen Treats
      Vino E Formaggio
      Dunkin'
      Arby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Front Royal? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Front Royal.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Front Royal? The cost of living in Front Royal is 109/100 - which is equal to Virginia.
      Front Royal
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Front Royal? Front Royal crime rates are 1,918, which are 1% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,918 per 100k people

      16% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      16% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Front Royal? The median income in Front Royal is $51,675 which is 22% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $51,6757% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,1429% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Front Royal a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Lester & Mowery's Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Front Royal home prices? Front Royal home prices are $225,200 - which is 9% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $225,20022% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9743% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      8% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Front Royal have good schools? The Front Royal graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      76%

      58% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Front Royal a good place to live? Front Royal has an overall rating of 80% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      6 total surveys

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