Living in Burke, VA

Located within Fairfax County, Burke, Virginia, which offers some of the most affordable housing in the D.C. area. From townhouses and condos to single-family homes, real estate in Burke has it all. The area is primarily residential, with no real downtown core. Don't worry about not having places to shop, though; stores are never far off.

Burke, Virginia, even has a few planned communities, like Burke Centre, for example. This Burke neighborhood is home to parts of several major roads, as well as thousands of housing units, in addition to office and retail space. While it is true that residents in Burke may have to grapple with D.C.-area traffic if they commute, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) stations serve Burke, taking the stress out of the daily drive.

One reason Burke, VA, shines is its outdoor options. Pohick Creek Stream Valley Park, which borders Springfield, VA, offers nature trails, backpacking, fishing, mountain biking, and more. Right outside Burke, Burke Lake Park provides 218 acres of water fun for fishing and boating; on land, activities include volleyball, disc golf, and a driving range. One of the lake's gems is the Burke Lake Loop Trail, which the American Hiking Society designated as one of the best 10 fitness trails in the United States.

When Burke residents want to visit art galleries, see movies, and partake in other cultural events, the city of Fairfax is only 5 miles away. Likewise, Arlington is about 15 miles away. For bigger doses of culture, Washington, D.C., glimmers to the northeast. Living in Burke certainly allows people to enjoy the features that bigger cities offer without giving up the advantages of a less-stressful pace of life.