We know NoVA is a great place to live, and a new ranking backs that up. In Niche’s new 2026 Best Places to Live in America list, Colonial Village in Arlington ranks as the No. 2 best place to live in the country. And in the Best Cities to Live in America list, Arlington ranks No. 4 and Alexandria ranks No. 18.
The annual ranking considers more than 230 cities and 18,000 locations, considering factors like affordability, safety, walkability, and access to amenities.
On the overall Best Places to Live list, Colonial Village earned the No. 2 spot with A+ ratings for schools, families, health and fitness, commutes, and nightlife. It got a B- rating for cost of living…