Fairfax County covers an area of 395 square miles and has a population of 1.1 million people which is greater than the population of seven states.  It's budget is larger than four states. 

The Fairfax County Police Department has over 1,300 sworn officers and a national reputation for innovation, in-service training and a low tolerance for crime.  It is the 33rd largest police district in the country. 

Similarly, the County has some of the finest public schools in the Commonwealth and its school system is also nationally recognized for excellence.  It is the 11th largest school district in the Country.  The proposed school budget for FY13 is two point four billion dollars.

Langley Oaks is located in the public school district that includes Churchill Road Elementary School, Cooper Middle School and Langley High School.  In addition, there are several very good private schools in the area to include Country Day School, The Langley School, The Madeira School, McLean Montessori, Oakcrest, Potomac School, and Saint Luke's Catholic School.

Fairfax County has an elected Board of Supervisors consisting of nine members elected by district, plus a Chairperson elected at large.  Langely Oaks is located in the Dranesville District which is in the northwest section of the County.  Both the Dranesville Supervisor and the McLean District Police Station are co-located in the Government Center building at 1437 Balls Hill Road in McLean.

Langley Oaks is also proud to be associated with several local groups including the venerable McLean Citizens Association which was established in 1914.  A Board member has been designated as the LOHA liaison to the MCA every year for more than a quarter century.

To learn more about Fairfax County, the Dranesville District and McLean, please visit the following websites: