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Annandale
Fairfax County, Virginia
Quick Facts:
- Zip Code: 22003
- Population: 54994
- Avg. Household Income: 72561
- Avg. Commute Time: 28.9 min
- Sales Taxes: 5%
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Description
Named after a Scottish village, Annandale was a part of the Ravensworth plantation bought by Col. William Fitzhugh during the late 1600s. The land had passed through several generations and it wasn't until around 1830 before the Ravensworth name was no longer used and Annandale took its place.Today, Annandale spans about 14 square miles of land and is situated along major roads such as Little River Turnpike, Backlick Rd, and Columbia Pike. Although Annandale is not an incorporated community in Fairfax County by the US Census Bureau, it is a census-designated place (CDP). Annandale is home to a number of parks -- the Wakefield Park and Recreation Center, Mason District Park and Green Spring Farm Park to name a few.
County Description
Fairfax County spans 399 square miles and is ranked as having one of the best school systems, police and fire departments in the Washington DC Metro Area. The area is also home to numerous businesses and companies, including several Fortune 500 companies -- Capital One, Freddie Mac, Nextel, Sallie Mae to name a few.
Housing opportunities are abundant throughout Fairfax County, and apartment communities are no exception. Although many travel by car, many residents also commute to work using the Metro.
Fairfax County's colleges include George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College. The county also boasts several major malls, including Fair Oaks Mall, Springfield Mall, Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria.