Reviews & Comments
Arlington, VA
I mean...eh -
4/2/2021I mean...the job market, materialistic things to do, nightlife make this a fun place. There are some great outdoor activities and parks, and you're close to DC, but good lord you can barely find a time when everything isn't overcrowded (unless you go away from DC area). Really great schools.
The cons?
- Stupidly expensive. I'm talking $2000 for a 1 bed 1 bath apt (though it is a nice place, and we are closer to Tyson's).
- You want a job? Tons of jobs are federal/govt based or they are your clients. Stay private if you can.
-Most things to do involve spending absurd amounts of money. Everyone in the Tyson's/Mclean area is obsessed with showing off the most expensive items they have.
-Horrendously overcrowded. If your maps says 15min to get somewhere, add about 10-15min just getting through the constant traffic jams and overcrowding. I used to work in downtown DC and I kid you not, it took me an hour to get less than 12 miles around rush hour times.
- The majority of people are rude and entitled. Since it's quite a high-earning area (I work in consulting so I know) and educated area, the "Northeast" mentality is prevalent. Everyone seems to be stressed and uptight most times. Not necessarily a bad thing, but dampers your mood a lot.
- I'm a moderate, but if you aren't a social justice warrior or lean much more liberal, you're basically dead and uneducated to most people.
Will be moving west where we can actually enjoy the mountains and outdoors, less traffic, lower housing costs, etc.