Alexandria, VA

Franconia

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$233K - $2.5M
For Sale on Trulia:
86 homes
Rent:
$850 - $4.75K
For Rent on Trulia:
216 homes
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What Locals Say about Franconia

At least 290 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say kids play outside

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say there's wildlife

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Belkash
    "Respect for each other. Kind and helpful when needed. But also mind their own business. Clean and well organized communities. "
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  • Kathryn Herty
    "Excellent community, centrally located to medical, shopping, grocery, and DC. Attentive neighbors but not intrusive."
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  • Trulia User
    "Some people don’t pick up after their dog! We need more dog parks too besides that when I lived there it was good. Everything for the most part is close by. Walking, bus or car! "
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  • Kumeit L Salman
    "Access to transportations. Safe place Diverse Clean Walking distance to shops and parks Helpful neighbors "
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  • Grace Pluta
    "I have lived here for two years and love how close it is multiple shopping centers and the highway. "
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  • Brandi.bottalico
    "Short because we’re right near the beltway. I’m able to hop right on and get to work in 30 minutes. "
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  • Trulia User
    "safe neighborhood, still neighbors that's been her more than 30 years. only are you can leave packages in front without it being taken, many kids playing everywhere, many families walking in the neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very quiet and safe, dog friendly and small families everywhere. great kind neighbors and good place to walk dog and family."
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  • Trulia User
    "The diversity around people from all walks of life and it’s very enjoyable entertaining and a sense of neighbors who care!!!"
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  • Nicole E.
    "Easy and convenient. Definitely easy to access all public transportation options and very walkable community. "
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  • Q.phan9999
    "neighborhood watch, community yard sale, community dumpster, and etc....I feel safer here than most other places in the surrounding neighborhood.."
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  • Q.phan9999
    "Middle to very high end homes with no real concern for safety. All good for families, young professionals, and anyone wanting to move in the suburbs with a level of class surrounding the area."
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  • Dbrichardson2000
    "Enjoy the area and hope to someday own a property in the area. I have been in the area for almost two years. It’s a quiet neighborhood "
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  • R78biker
    "Great area, clean and safe both during the night and day. Very well served by public service and close to the highway "
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  • Nicole E.
    "Peace and quiet. I love the area. Nice and clean. Very commuter friendly. Love the neighborhood. Truly a gem of an area to live in. Yay Franconia. "
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  • Nicole E.
    "Quiet area. Clean neighborhood. Can walk everywhere. Young families welcome. Pets welcome. Diversity. I love it here. "
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  • Tennismel
    "There are a ton of kids in the neighborhood. Lots of parents outside socializing while the kids play. "
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  • Russ F.
    "Not enough close dog parks. Many dog owners. Several decent walking trails/paths. Area is quiet with many common areas for exercising pets."
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  • Nicole E.
    "Restaurants, Entertainment and Leisurely Activities. This is an amazing community. The people are wonderful and the amenities great. "
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  • Shannonlstump
    "The schools are fantastic and the community and grew space is ideal for families. Lots of activities and rec centers nearby."
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  • Shannonlstump
    "There are lots of dogs, people have dogs. Dogs live are around here. You will see many dogs with people "
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  • Vanessa H.
    "I think they would love this neighborhood. So many people have dogs here. Many of the dogs play together. Lots of areas for stretching legs and letting your dog get out and run."
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  • Reynaocana
    "Easy access to highway and local stores. Mall in within distance as well as an easy route to DC or Maryland. "
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  • Enb4563
    "Amazing group of people. Clean and safe. Pet friendly and pretty. Quiet and kids of all ages close by. "
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  • Enb4563
    "Family centered, pet friendly, walking distance to bus stop, short <10 min car ride to mall, metro, gym and three shopping centers"
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  • Kenlentz
    "Great commute. 2 miles to metro. Buses convenient. Straight shot to the pentagon. 6 minutes to the Wilson bridge. "
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  • Tracy G.
    "The area is safe and people walk or jog, walk there dogs and is very quiet. This a very nice area to live in and a great place to raise children. Stores are close by with a large variety of places to eat."
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  • Tracy G.
    "Quiet neighborhood family friendly and a very nice place to call home. Highly recommend that people consider this area ."
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  • Farrell1982
    "This is a small, hidden gem with lots of green space, great neighbors, and close to so many great places"
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  • Gemma S. C.
    "It’s a diverse neighborhood with friendly people. People take care of their yards well. Only problem is people putting their trash out night before trash day and animals get to it and make a mess"
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  • Resty O.
    "secure and comfortable it has an easy access to supermarket. restaurants, recreational area and very peaceful.plaxe to live in. people are cordial."
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  • Gemma S. C.
    "Lots of people walking dogs all of the time and they always pick up their Dog poop. Most dogs get along with each other"
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  • Autumn Chase
    "Neighbors get together in front of their drive ways and have potlucks. Very dog friendly neighborhood. There is sidewalks and trails for long walks. Metro is very nearby."
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  • Amber F.
    "People are very dog friendly. Sidewalks, paved track around lakes, etc to walk your dogs. Disadvantages is that there are no dog parks "
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  • Resident
    "Very family and pet friendly. Reasonably walkable, but still very much a suburban vibe. Freeway and commuter rail accessible."
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  • Juel K.
    "You feel like you are in the wilderness and yet you are parallel a main road. The contrast is beautiful. You hear birds, squirrels, Fox, deer, etc"
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  • Marcus
    "Hi area, great school district! very accessible to the highway, Parks, Metro shopping and entertainment. nice community pools. "
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