Oakton 101

Oakton is located north of I-66 and west of I-495, the Capital Beltway. Oakton in Fairfax County Virginia. Residents here can drive to the Vienna or Dunn Loring Metro and enjoy shopping and restaurants in nearby Vienna, Tysons Corner, and Fairfax. Continue reading

Comparison of Education Rates to Alexandria

Index Alexandria Virginia National
Completed Doctorate 2.5% 2.5% 0.5%
Completed Professional Degree 8.8% 7.0% 1.5%
Completed Masters 24.8% 14.2% 5.9%
Completed Bachelors 54.3% 30.2% 13.9%
Completed Associates Degree 58.7% 37.3% 18.4%
Completed Some College 74.2% 58.4% 35.7%
Completed High School 86.8% 78.4% 58.6%
Completed 8th Grade 88.4% 84.6% 69.3%
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Source: “Alexandria, VA Education - Colleges and Universities,” Area Vibes (July 21, 2014)

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Aubrey NesbittAbout the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
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Economists Give Housing Mixed Reviews

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