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Langley Fork vs Pimmit Hills

Two popular suburbs of Baltimore / DC, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
10/10
8/10
Commute to Baltimore / DC
22 min
25 min
Median home price
$1.1M
$680K
Annual property tax
$11K
$7K
Walk score
22
42
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: Pimmit Hills leads in 3 of 6 metrics. It edges out on median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Langley Fork

Well-regarded McLean neighborhood with CIA Langley campus nearby. Langley Fork has McLean-quality FCPS schools, significant security infrastructure, and some of the most discreet luxury properties in Northern Virginia.

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Pimmit Hills

Unincorporated Falls Church-adjacent community inside the Beltway. Pimmit Hills has McLean HS access (top FCPS), Tysons proximity, and home prices well below McLean proper. A Falls Church/McLean school-quality hack.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Langley Fork if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Want the shortest commute to Baltimore / DC

Pick Pimmit Hills if you...

  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Still deciding?

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