Get to know Centreville

Founded in 1792, Centreville is among the oldest communities in Fairfax County. Much of the town’s history lies concentrated within the Centreville Historic District, though historic homes and other buildings can be found throughout the area. During the Civil War, several battles were fought nearby — including the First Battle of Manassas, the Second Battle of Manassas, and the Battle of Chantilly. Centreville was of significant strategic value due to its proximity to several important roads, while its position atop a high ridge provided a commanding view of the surrounding area — draws that remain today. The population of Centreville has more than doubled over the last 20 years, growing from 26,585 in 1990 to 71,135 in 2010. This historic town offers a close-knit suburban community with a great location. Just 20 minutes to Vienna Metro, Centreville is close enough to Washington, D.C., to take advantage of all its benefits. Convenient access to Route 66 provides for a quick getaway to points west on the weekends.

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Living in the Washington Metropolitan Area

The Washington Metropolitan Area starts with the District of Columbia proper and radiates out to the inner suburbs of Virginia and Maryland and stretches all the way to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Colloquially, many locals refer to the region as the DMV, an abbreviation for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, but will often just say they live in D.C. when they technically have an address in one of the states. Each town has its own specific atmosphere and residents — even the newly transplanted — often display fierce loyalty to their own suburb of choice. Generally, towns that are closer to D.C., especially those inside the Beltway, have more access to public transportation and more pedestrian-friendly downtowns, while towns on the far reaches of the metropolitan area like Charles Town, West Virginia, will have a more rural feel and fewer daily commuters to D.C. and its immediate environs.