Arlington, VA
Even though Arlington is close to the high-crime city of Washington, it has a much lower crime rate, and it’s actually been dropping recently. Because of its secure neighborhoods, this small town has been a popular place for DC families to put down roots. Nationally, this city is safer than 75% of other American cities.
Arlington was part of the “10 miles square” examined in 1791 to be the US capital and is known for the walkable urban villages like Crystal City, Rosslyn, and Ballston. Across the Potomac from Washington, Arlington is home to the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, the Marine Corps War Memorial, and Air Force Memorial. With 11 Metro stops, Arlington is car-optional and offers visitors everything from eclectic theater to Bohemian cafes.
Bellevue, Washington is a bedroom community of Seattle and, as such, is NOT a small town!
Bellevue is filled with many wealthy people so, if you’re of modest means, don’t plan on moving there.
I don’t like Bellevue . . . .
Small town! Not! The one I’m from has no stop light and there’s a flea market every Thursday, May through September. There are other small towns around and each has a festival in the summer.
You definitely missed my home town.. Ravenna, Ohio! It should definitely be on your list…
Where do you get that a town with over 100,000 people is a small town? I live in a town with 5,900 people. Now, that is a small town.
What about Ferndale, CA?
It is the best small town in Northern CA!