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Chantilly, VA

Chantilly is a census-designated place (CDP) in western Fairfax County, Virginia. The population was 24,301 as of the 2020 census. Chantilly is named after an early-19th-century mansion and farm, which in turn took the name of an 18th-century plantation that was located in Westmoreland County, Virginia. The name "Chantilly" originated in France with the Château de Chantilly, about 28 miles north of Paris.

Located in the Northern Virginia portion of the Washington metropolitan area, Chantilly sits approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of Washington, D.C., via Interstate 66 and U.S. Route 50. It is located between Centreville to the south, Herndon and Reston to the north and northeast, respectively, and Fairfax 7 miles (11 km) to the southeast. U.S. Route 50 and Virginia State Route 28 intersect in Chantilly, and these highways provide access to the Dulles/Reston/Tysons Corner technology corridor and other major employment centers in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Chantilly is located in western Fairfax County at 38°53′39″N 77°25′52″W (38.894146, −77.431407). It is bordered to the west by the South Riding CDP in Loudoun County, to the north by Washington Dulles International Airport, to the northeast by the Franklin Farm CDP, to the east by the Greenbriar CDP, and to the south by Centreville. To the southwest is Schneider Crossroads, not part of any census-designated area.

The present center of Chantilly is located around the intersection of U.S. Route 50 (Lee Jackson Memorial Highway) and Virginia Route 28 (Sully Road).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.2 square miles (31.5 km²), of which 12.0 square miles (31.1 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²), or 1.07%, is water.

Chantilly was home to several colonial plantations in the 1700s, including the Sully Plantation (now the Sully Historic Site) built by Richard Bland Lee I. Other plantations included George Richard Lee Turberville's "Leeton Grove" (originally a 5,000+ acre plantation, the main house of which still stands at 4619 Walney Rd.), the John Hutchison Farm, and the Chantilly Plantation, after which Chantilly is named. Cornelia Lee Turberville Stuart, who was born at Leeton and was the daughter of George Richard Lee Turberville and Henrietta Lee, inherited a portion of Leeton in 1817 from her father. Stuart and her husband Charles Calvert Stuart, whom she had married in 1816, constructed the Chantilly Plantation and named it after the Westmoreland County plantation owned by her grandfather, Richard Henry Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. During the Civil War, federal troops destroyed by fire the Chantilly Plantation manor house. One building remains a stone house across Route 50 from the Greenbriar Shopping Center. While it is not clear what this stone house was used for, most historical evidence suggests it was probably a plantation overseer's quarters during the antebellum period and a tavern or boarding house following the war. After the war, Cornelia Stuart, who had become deeply in debt, sold her 1,064-acre (431 ha) Chantilly estate. The advertisement for the sale referenced several "tenements", one of which was the Stone House.

The city's commitment to health and wellness is further reflected in the presence of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, a leading healthcare facility in the region, ensuring that Chantilly residents have access to high-quality medical services. Elevate your fitness journey at Onelife Fitness. Access premium gym facilities, personal training, and group exercise classes for all fitness levels. Join American Family Fitness for a comprehensive fitness experience. Enjoy gym amenities, fitness classes, and wellness programs tailored to your needs. Relax and rejuvenate with Massage Envy's professional massage services. Choose from a variety of massage techniques and wellness enhancements at multiple locations in Virginia. Experience therapeutic massage at Elements Massage. Discover personalized treatments to relieve stress, pain, and tension for a healthier body and mind. Restore balance and wellness at Massage Heights. Enjoy customized massages, skincare treatments, and aromatherapy for a rejuvenating experience.

Top sites in Chantilly, VA are Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Cox Farms, and Sully Historic Site.

Population: 23,744 (2023). ZIP codes: 20151–20153. Area code(s): 703, 571. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Area: 12.12 sq mi (31.40 km²).

FAQs

Is Chantilly, VA expensive to live in?

Based on our Chantilly cost of living calculator, Chantilly is 8% more expensive than the national average and 4% more expensive to live in than the average city in Virginia. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Chantilly are as affordable as average in the United States. Transportation costs in Chantilly are less affordable than average in the United States.

Is Chantilly, VA a nice place to live?

Chantilly is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 23,107. Chantilly is in Fairfax County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Chantilly offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chantilly, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What is the crime rate in Chantilly, VA?

Chantilly has an overall crime rate of 11 per 1,000 residents. This makes the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Chantilly is 1 in 88.

Sources

Fairfax County

Wikipedia

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Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Onelife Fitness

American Family Fitness

Massage Envy's

Elements Massage

Massage Heights

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Cox Farms

Sully Historic Site

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