A Glimpse Into the Picturesque Landscaping, Community, and Rich History of Oakton, VA
Recently, Money magazine put out an article that was titled “Best Places to Live: Money’s List of America’s Best Small Towns.” And if you are thinking Oakton, Va, made that list you would be absolutely correct. They ranked #36 out of the top 100. Oakton is considered to be a “small town” but it’s mostly a nice friendly residential area that harbors a long rich history that’s completely equestrian and was full of farming life.

Oakton,Va isn’t technically considered to be a town due to the fact that it lacks a local government. Oakton shares its air with Fairfax County which is a suburb out of Washington D.C. Oakton has been designated to be a “Census Designated Place (CPD), and it has its very own zip code (222124).

Housing in Oakton, VA
On average, homes in Oakton are mostly made up of single-family houses that sit on grounds of about ½ to 2+ acres. There are also a fair amount of townhomes and condos down near the southeastern end, which is near the Metro.

One interesting and fun thing about living in Oakton is its long history of equestrian and farming beginnings, you can ride horses just about anywhere throughout the trails that have been there for decades, it’s perfect for avid horseback riders.

Oakton is Right Smack Dab In the Middle of Fairfax County!
All of the people who currently reside in or live near Oakton’s southeastern end can essentially leave their house and start walking and walk to the last stop of the Orange Metro line, Vienna, which as we all know goes directly into Washing D.C.

Wow, just think of being able to walk to the Metro stop from home without needing to use a driving service or have to worry about gas burning up fast while driving there yourself, and since it’s within commuting distance that definitely makes it a convenient way to commute to and from work each day.

Anyone who has to drive to work throughout the city, they can easily find this extremely easy access point that goes directly to the famous Route 66, and if you didn’t already know, that route is the easiest and most direct way to make your way into Washington D.C.

We know that Oakton is just a stone’s throw away from Washington D.C. but it’s also rather close to other cities and towns such as Reston, Tysons Corner, and Vienna, which of course are awesome locations for employment, shopping, and overall fun adventures.