Catlett, Virginia

About Catlett

Catlett is a small unincorporated community in northern Virginia.

Officially, Catlett is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.22 square miles.

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What Makes Catlett Unique

• The only place in America named Catlett — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in northern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏫 Schools in Catlett

• H.M. Pearson Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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