f9a7857902b6dcfeb796043e40737eec.jpgThe neighborhood of Clifton is the ideal location for people who want to live a quiet and safe life. It is a small incorporated town located in western Fairfax County, Virginia. The town is a home to many cultural and historical architecture making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country. The small-town charm that defines this tiny Fairfax County town of Clifton becomes obvious before a stroll down the town's historic Main Street. For new home buyers who are planning on moving to the town, here are some few things to know about the area.

About The Clifton Neighborhood of Fairfax County, Virginia

 

Who Lives in Clifton?

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.

Clifton Real Estate

  • Glow of summer sunrise on front porch of suburban house.jpegAverage home value is $944,642 
  • 97.9% of people in Clifton are homeowners
  • 99% of the homes in the area are single family homes
  • About 67.3% of the homes in the neighborhood were built in 1939 or earlier
  • The average home size is 3 or 4 bedrooms, but you can also find many 2 beds or larger than 5.

*All data above gathered from Neighborhoodscout.com as of April 2017

Education in Clifton, VA

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 Neighborhood Safety

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. 

Things to do and attractions

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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