Courtesy Fun in Fairfax, VA If you’ve spent any time in Fairfax County, Burke’s latest recognition probably won’t come as a surprise. U.S. News & World Report officially ranked Burke as the #1 Best Place to Live in Virginia for 2026–2027, placing it ahead of Northern Virginia communities like Arlington, Reston, Leesburg, and Centreville. Nationally, Burke ranked No. 108 among 250 cities across the United States. For buyers looking at Northern Virginia real estate, the ranking