Why Tysons Corner?

Fairfax County is estimated to have 1.04 million people, making it the 37th largest county in the US with the second highest median household income in the nation. Seven Fairfax County Public High Schools were named top schools in the United States by US News, and the average SAT score in Fairfax County Public Schools was 1664 which is considerably higher then the US average of 1509.  

The largest urban area is Tysons Corner, with major office and shopping areas in Vienna and McLean.  The Smithsonian Museums, the Capitol, White House, the Kennedy Center, the Capitals, Redskins, Nationals, and Georgetown are just across the Potomac.

Tysons Corner in Fairfax County is part of the thriving Washington Metropolitan Area between the community of McLean and the town of Vienna along the Capital Beltway and only a 30 minute drive from Washington, D.C. with all it has to offer. Recognized as the “downtown” of Fairfax County, the once rural neighborhood is now an extremely attractive place to live, work, and play. It is the 12th largest employment center in the United States and home to Tysons Corner Center – the largest shopping mall in the State as well as two upscale shopping centers, Tysons Galleria and Fairfax Square making the area a shopping Mecca.

With 46 million square feet of office and retail space, Tysons Corner is an important business district in its own right. Tysons Corner is currently the home to a thriving technology industry and a number of businesses, including telecommunications firms, real estate concerns, and the regional offices of many national and international companies. Only about 30 miles from Maryland, Tysons Corner also has convenient access to both Dulles and Reagan airports.

With conveniences, resources, and excellent educational system, cultural pursuits and promising employment and business opportunities, Tysons Corner is a booming, upscale and exciting metropolis in which to live and prosper. Residents of Tysons Corner enjoy endless recreational activities including more than 300 parks in proximity to our nation’s capital, a wide selection of historic sites, local restaurants a superior public transportation system, and a prospering local economy. The median household income in Tysons Corner is slightly under one hundred thousand dollars. Approximately 52% of residents are married, 19% with children. Approximately half the population of Tysons Corner has a 23 minute commute to work, most holding white collar jobs. The median price of a home in Tysons Corner was $397,750 in 2011 with the median home age being 19 years.

The diverse real estate market includes historic properties, colonial estates, and contemporary developments along with condominiums and multi-level town houses-- something for everyone. Properties often have a classic Virginia charm along with all the amenities of modern living. In spite of the many changes that have occurred over the past decades, they have worked hard to grow while retaining their historic charm and small town feel so who wouldn't want to live there?

To learn more about the benefits of living in Tysons Corner, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/tysons.

I am Jeff Wu and I can assist you with all of your real estate needs. Whether you are relocating to the futuristic city and growing business district of Tysons Corner, or if you already live here and are selling your house or purchasing your new dream home in Tysons Corner, McLean, or Vienna, please contact me at Agent Knows Homes.