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Might be relocating to D.C.... some questions first.
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Dulles is not really D.C., but I don't want to nitpick on your parade. If you're moving near me, I would prefer you stay as far away as possible. Herndon really is not a ghetto city, but I'm not going to say it's completely deprived of urban blight because I'm sure some Herndon resident might say some neighborhood sucks more than others.
A good rule of thumb is that if you want to live in a nice neighboorhood in the DC metro area with all the amenities, you can expect to pay upwards of $850-$1,050 per month for an apartment. That's the cost of living around the damn city.
A good rule of thumb is that if you want to live in a nice neighboorhood in the DC metro area with all the amenities, you can expect to pay upwards of $850-$1,050 per month for an apartment. That's the cost of living around the damn city.
Ashburn is the up and coming trendy area of VA, and it's close to Dulles (near rt. 28). A lot of my high school buddies have moved there. It's like what the Chantilly/Herndon suburbs used to be 15-20 years ago before getting overdeveloped. The downside is that you will be temped to use the "Greenway" section of the toll road to get between Ashburn, Dulles, & Herndon/Reston quickly, and it's ridiculously expensive (like $2 for going 5 miles).
The Reston Town Centre condos and apartments are also pretty cool and in a trendy area, but can be pricey. No. VA is not that cheap.
The Reston Town Centre condos and apartments are also pretty cool and in a trendy area, but can be pricey. No. VA is not that cheap.
SteveMeister
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You might find something in the Sterling Park area. Another possibility is Manassas, which isn't all THAT far from Dulles. But, yeah, housing is extremely expensive in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
Dulles is in VA. Not really near D.C. (half an hour drive). To live in DC would be quite the commute (toll road).
I'm a city boy and don't really like the suburbs, but if I had to live in VA and I'd live in Arlington.
I'm a city boy and don't really like the suburbs, but if I had to live in VA and I'd live in Arlington.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
What's Northern DC?
I live in NE. It's bad in parts of every quadrant (NW, NE, SW, SE).
Either way, this is not a market to rent. The average % of income spent on housing in this area is 42%. It should be no more than 25% based off most salaries.
I live in NE. It's bad in parts of every quadrant (NW, NE, SW, SE).
Either way, this is not a market to rent. The average % of income spent on housing in this area is 42%. It should be no more than 25% based off most salaries.
I currently Live and Work in NW DC pay the very cheap rent... but I live in a microscopic studio aboive a bodega in a shady part of town... I grew up around where you are referring to rent will be 800-1000K for a one bedroom... houses sell for no less than 200K.
I am moving to Arizona in the spring as even making 60K a year I cannot afford to buy a house in this area... it kinda sucks like that.
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I am moving to Arizona in the spring as even making 60K a year I cannot afford to buy a house in this area... it kinda sucks like that.
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DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
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What neighborhood?
I'm curious as to what your idea of 'shady' is.
What neighborhood?
I'm curious as to what your idea of 'shady' is.
SteveMeister
Hang out with Steve.
theo said:
Well, if he works near Dulles Airport and finds a place not far from there, he won't have to use it much
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