Innovation Lives Here
Northern Virginia is the Commonwealth’s most populated region and a major commerce hub home to 12 Fortune 500 companies and 22 Fortune 1000s. The D.C. metro area, which includes Northern Virginia, is one of the most educated and diverse regions in the United States, and its nationally recognized school systems and abundant higher education opportunities ensure a sustainable talent pipeline. Northern Virginia is home to two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 56 international destinations, as well as a robust public transportation network with quick, easy train access to the entire metro area and other East Coast population centers. With elite school systems and abundant activities in the region and across the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia communities consistently place high in livability rankings, and the region has a lower cost of living than competitor regions.
Northern Virginia Offers A diverse, top-ranked workforce with more computer science graduates than any other metro area in the country
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A vibrant, culturally rich population and quality of life that attracts and retains talent, including easy access to cultural opportunities in Washington, D.C.
Unparalleled cyber infrastructure, with an estimated 70% of worldwide internet IP traffic passing through “Data Center Alley” in Loudoun County
