49

221

34

313

173

5

117

6

9

4

Total Population:

45,736

Ages 0-14(%):

23.12%

Female(%):

49.53%

Ages 15-24(%):

15.72%

Male(%):

50.47%

Ages 25-44(%):

33.74%

Median Hshld Income:

$77,084

Ages 45-54(%):

14.28%

Avg Hshld Size:

2.92

Ages 55plus(%):

13.15%

Avg Hshld Income:

$93,798

HS Diploma(%):

15.13%

Owner Occp(%):

79.69%

Bachelor's Degree(%):

14.52%

Tenant Occp(%):

20.31%

Professional Degree(%):

5.52%

The Credit Crisis…

a step by step explanation

Looking to buy a foreclosure?

Foreclosed properties may offer bargains, but there are risks

The demise of condo flipping.

Over the years, a lot of easy money has been made by flipping condos. Today, this is behind us, and a lot of flippers will be losing money.

Beltway HOT Lanes: What this means for you.

If you are considering purchasing a home near the Beltway in Virginia, you need to know that VDOT is planning on widening the beltway by adding HOT lanes -- extra Beltway toll lanes.

MetroWest development is approved.

MetroWest, the huge high-density development at the Vienna Metro has been approved. With over 2000 housing units and hundreds of thousands of feet of office and retail, it will change the character of the area.

Get the latest on the Intercounty Connector

After much controversy and debate, the Intercounty Connector is finally moving forward. It will have a big impact on several Maryland suburbs and will fuel growth. Get the latest info here.

Virginia and Maryland Top List for Percentage of Out-of-County Commutes

Washington area workers are more likely to travel to jobs outside their home counties than commuters in any other region in the nation, according to a new study.

Is the Orange Line Metro to Dulles still happening?

The Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project still appears to be moving forward, but funding is not yet secured.

Loudoun County Official Website

Loundoun County website

Loudoun County Public School locator

Type in your address to find the corresponding Loudoun County Public School

Northern Virginia 2020 Transportation Plan

Loudoun Summer Music Festival held at the Belmont Country Club

Virginia Railway Express

Loudoun Summer Music Fest

Virginia Wineries (list of wineries and other info)

Northern Virginia Community College

Loudoun County Public Schools web site

Loudoun County Parks and Recreation

Loudoun County Government Website

The Dulles Greenway Toll Road home page

Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority

Dulles Town Center

Northern Virginia Private Schools

Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

Loudoun County - Department of Economic Development

The Connection Newspapers - local news

George Mason University Website

Washington Parent Magazine website

Metro and Metro Bus web site and trip planner

The Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area

Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons

Tourist attractions in Northern Virginia

The Washington Redskins web site

Chinese Culture and Community Service Center

The Washington Post online

Sterling Park

Trailside

Sugarland Run

Fox Creek

Newberry

Mirror Ridge

Woodstone

Rolling Ridge

Pembrooke Of Loudoun

Spring Grove Farm

Providence Village

Westerley

Forest Ridge

Hunington Ridge

Chatham Green

Sterling Park (Submitted by JDK)

I've lived in Sterling Park for two years, in a location very close to Claude Moore Park. I really have grown to appreciate the neighborhood and everything it offers. The way I describe Sterling Park to friends is as a quiet oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of Northern Virgina. Literally - Sterling Park is amazingly centrally located - in minutes I can be on any of the major Northern Virgina traffic arteries; 7, 28 or 267 - but once I'm home I have a peaceful neighborhood that is more reminiscent of a small city. Claude Moore is a fantastic amenity, great for walking, hiking, or dissapearing into the wilderness. There are a ton of shopping options along Route 7 (5-10 min drive) - virtually every big box store and countless smaller ones, malls, book stores, grocery stores, etc. There's Wegmans (5 mins away off of 28), and the Sterling Town Center. Public school access is also great - with an elementary, middle, and high school within walking distance. Park View High School was highly-ranked in last year's Newsweek survey of the best American high schools. There is a new community center being built on land next to Park View H.S. as well. The sociological mix of the neighborhood is quite eclectic. There are some longtime residents - people who've been there since Sterling Park was first built in the 1970s, but a lot of newcomers as well, and my neighbors are everything from tech mavens to government workers, real estate agents, office workers, and contractors. Everyone is quite friendly and accomodating. I certainly am glad I live in Sterling Park. I love having a plot of land underneath my house that I can do whatever I want with (versus a townhouse) and of course no association fees! Check it out - it is one of the better bargains in the Sterling area.

Sterling Park (Submitted by KM)

No HOA! Single Family Homes on .25 - .33 acre lots under $500,000! The down side is the homes are in various state of repairs. Some have been completely redone inside and out, others need a lot of work. Location wise it is close to 28, 7, Toll Rd., tons of shopping and restuarants.