Up until the early 1980s, Ashburn was mostly made up of farmland, but today it’s a major hub for technology. The neighborhood in Loudoun County, Virginia, nicknamed Data Center Alley, was home to the AOL headquarters up until 2023, and now has more than 70 data centers, 25 of which are operated by Amazon. Despite having the world’s largest concentration of data centers, Ashburn still has lots of family-friendly attractions.
Median Home Cost: $679,593
Population: 46,022
Families (0-17): 23%
4 Parks
4 Shopping Centers
Top Schools: Independence High School (Brambleton), Waxpool Elementary School (Broadlands), Brambleton Middle School and Madison’s Trust Elementary School (Brambleton), Stone Hill Middle School (Loudoun Valley Estates)
A Sporty Spot in Virginia
Ashburn is home to many sports and entertainment destinations including its very own ice rink, Ashburn Ice House, TopGolf and iFly Loudoun. If you are looking for more of a leisure spot, the nearby Bles Park is a perfect place to push a stroller alongside the Potomac River. For football fans, Ashburn is home to the Washington Commanders headquarters, where families can attend the team’s training camps.
Community-Oriented
Shopping centers in and around Ashburn host regular events for the community. Every Saturday, shop more than 130 local venders at EatLoco’s Ashbrook Market in One Loudoun. Or visit Loudoun Station in Ashburn, where families can access events such as free concerts in District Park, farmer’s markets and block parties easily from the Metro Silver Line.
More for Families
- Hyper Kidz Ashburn
- Play Street Museum – Ashburn
- Ashburn Park
- W&OD Trail
- Ashburn Library
Family-Friendly Eats
- The Ashburn Pub
- Ted’s Bulletin (One Loudoun)
- Lost Rhino Brewing Company
- Greek Unique
- The Bungalow Lakehouse (Cascades)
Local Pediatricians
- Cindy Kim, M.D. – Capital Area Pediatrics
- Umesh Kodu, M.D. – Penguin Pediatrics (Stone Ridge)
- Rachid Benjelloun, M.D. – One Pediatrics (One Loudoun)
