As of the 2015 Census, the town of Clifton with four constituent neighborhoods has a population of 295 people. It is the 340th largest community in Virginia. It has a high per capital income when compare to other towns making it one of the wealthiest in Virginia. Clifton real estate is among the most expensive in Virginia and consistently ranks among the most expensive in America. Most of the inhabitant of Clifton are employed in white-collar jobs; it is home to many managers, professionals and sales and office workers. The majority of the neighbors of the town are whites with a little percentage of Asian and other races. Also, most of the neighbors of Clifton are families with children, making it a great place for new home buyers to develop social ties and find family-oriented services in the community.
*All data above gathered from Neighborhoodscout.com as of April 2017
For families with children, Clifton is a great place consider for education. The town boasts of high quality public school in the district. Fairfax County Public Schools which operates 30 schools serves Clifton education system. K-6 students in Clifton attend Union Mill Elementary School while middle and high school residents are zoned to either Liberty Middle School, Centreville High School or Robinson Secondary School. In general, Clifton neighbors are highly educated. According to Neighborhoodscout.com ,"68.48% of the adults in Clifton have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns".
Clifton enjoys one of the lowest crime rates in Virginia and the country. It is one of the safest places to live in Virginia and is safer than 53% of U.S. cities. There has not been any crime or theft recorded in recent years.
Clifton boasts of many historical and architectural attractions. Some of which is the Paradise Springs Winery, the oldest Fairfax winery, Peterson's Ice Cream Depot and some quality restaurants. There is also the historic Clifton Baptist Church, with steeple and gothic windows.If you are a nature lover, Clifton has some wonderful parks for you to enjoy! The Chapel Road Park and Bull Run Regional Park are both great places to go for relaxation, swimming, walking or jogging. For more fun to-dos and attractions in Clifton, VA click here!
Here is a full event calendar for the Clifton area!
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