I feel the need to pipe in.
I raised my family is South Arlington - a car (or bus) ride from a Metro station in a lovely suburban neighborhood of modest homes.
Once the kids launched and hubby passed away, I felt I was echoing alone in my house and moved.
Now I am in a ‘lock and leave’ building in a Courthouse neighborhood condo within walking distance to 2 Orange/Silver line Metro stops. I love that my car is in a secure parking garage and out of the elements when I travel (no garage at our house) and I don’t worry about a break in or tree falling on my home when I’m away.
I walk to lots (when it’s not so $*@%^ hot out) - Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, library, banking, dining, movies, farmer’s market, or just along local trails. And I take advantage of my senior discount Metro card to go to museums and events in DC ( Library of Congress, Moth story slams, etc.).
Yes, there are lots of young folks in this area, but many ‘Boomers’ are here as well.
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