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Founded at Jamestown in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement in America, the Commonwealth of Virginia boasts 120 miles of sparkling coastline, a wealth of important historic sites, and many famous schools and colleges. In the 21st Century, once again, Virginia leads the way with its cutting edge industries and progressive educational systems. |
Prince William County
An area rich in history and tradition. Formed in 1730 from Stafford and King George Counties, originally included Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, and Fauquier Counties. The county is divided into seven magesterial districts: Brentsville, Coles, Dumfries, Gainesville, Neabsco, Occoquan, and Woodbridge. Today, business is thriving in Prince William, one of the leading economic growth areas in the nation. It's a terrific place to live, work, play and raise a family.Fairfax County
Fairfax County
Founded in 1742, Fairfax County is rich in colonial and Civil War historic sites, including George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. The once rural county began to become increasingly suburban. Large businesses continued to settle in Fairfax County and the opening of Tysons Corner Center spurred the rise of Tysons Corner itself. The technology boom and a steady government-driven economy also created rapid growth and an increasingly growing and diverse population. The economy has also made Fairfax County one of the wealthiest counties in the nation.
Loudoun County
Eestablished in 1757 from Fairfax County. Traditionally a rural county, Loudoun's population has grown dramatically since the 1980s. Having undergone heavy suburbanization in the past few decades, Loudoun has a full-fledged service economy. In recent years, Loudoun has become one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. It is home to world headquarters for several Internet-related and high tech companies. Loudoun does retain a strong rural economy in the western part of the county.
Transportation
Regardless of where you decide to live in Northern Virginia, transportation is something to consider. 71 percent of workers drive to work alone, and 29 percent use public transportation or organized van/car pools.
Education
Possibly the premiere amenity offered in Northern Virginia is its educational system. Whether your choice is public, private, or parochial, grade school, preparatory, or higher education, Northern Virginia fills your needs with programs from pre-school to doctoral. The colleges and universities located in our region include satellite campuses of major state facilities such as the University of Virginia and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Schools with full academic programs include George Mason University in Fairfax, Marymount University in Arlington, and the Northern Virginia Community College with five campuses throughout the area.
Economy
Contrary to popular belief, the suburbs of Washington, D.C., are not just appendages of the Federal Government. In fact, the larger part of our economy is in the private sector. Government jobs including local, state, and federal, make up only 13 percent of the job market. The services industries lead the area in employment (including Legal, Health and Engineering services), followed by the Retail Trade and then the Government sector.
Leisure Activities
A wide array of leisure activities are available throughout Northern Virginia's 400-plus square miles. Cultural attractions include America's only national park dedicated to the performing arts, Wolf Trap National Park. George Mason University's Center for the Performing Arts also attracts popular musical and theatrical programs.
In addition, Northern Virginians are just a few minutes drive from the world renowned cultural centers in the nation's capital: The Kennedy Center, Ford's Theater, the Smithsonian Institution's 13 museums (including historical, natural, and cultural exhibits), and much more.
