Arlington, Virginia
Urban energy meets walkable neighborhoods
Arlington pairs dense, transit-rich corridors like Clarendon and Ballston with quiet single-family neighborhoods to the north. Home to Amazon HQ2 and steps from D.C., it’s one of the most in-demand, liquid markets in the country.
Indicative market indicators for Arlington, compiled for orientation — not a valuation, an appraisal, or a guarantee of available inventory, and not drawn from a live feed. Ask Raoul for current figures on a specific address.
Schools
Arlington County is served by Arlington Public Schools, which also operates option/choice and language-immersion programs alongside its zoned schools. The state publishes official data for every APS school on the School Quality Profiles site at schoolquality.virginia.gov. Use APS’s boundary locator to confirm which schools serve a specific address.
Commute & access
Orange, Silver, and Blue Line Metro; 10–15 min to D.C.; quick access to I-66, Route 50, and Reagan National Airport.
How far Arlington sits from
- Washington, D.C.
- 3.4 mi · 5.5 km
- Reagan National (DCA)
- 3.4 mi · 5.5 km
- Tysons
- 8.0 mi · 13 km
- Dulles International (IAD)
- 20 mi · 33 km
Straight-line distance from an approximate area centre, shown in miles and kilometres — not drive time. Real journeys depend on route and traffic; see the commute notes above.
Lifestyle
Walkable, transit-oriented living with restaurants, nightlife, and parks. North Arlington offers established single-family charm; the R-B corridor offers condo and townhome density.
Local market insights
- ✓HQ2 demand keeps condo and townhome absorption fast near Metro.
- ✓North Arlington single-family inventory is scarce and appreciates steadily.
- ✓Short days-on-market reward pre-listing preparation and pricing precision.
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What living here is actually like
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Parks & outdoors
Arlington is a trail-lover's county. The Mount Vernon Trail runs about 18 paved miles along the Potomac from Theodore Roosevelt Island in Rosslyn all the way south to Mount Vernon, with skyline views most of the way. And the W&OD Trail — 45 miles on an old railroad bed from Shirlington out to Purcellville — starts right here, so you can bike from Arlington deep into Loudoun wine country without touching a road. Many buyers pick their neighborhood by which trail they can reach from their door.
Community & events
Arlington's big annual tradition is the Arlington County Fair at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center — a free event that hit its 50th year in 2026 and is one of the largest free fairs on the East Coast. Week to week, the county runs about nine farmers markets, including a popular mid-week market in Clarendon. Each Metro-corridor neighborhood — Clarendon, Ballston, Courthouse, Shirlington — has its own walkable, village-like feel.
Family fun
Two Arlington classics for families: Gravelly Point, the park at the end of Reagan National's runway where kids (and adults) picnic while jets roar overhead on approach, and Theodore Roosevelt Island, a car-free wooded island in the Potomac you reach on foot from the Mount Vernon Trail. Both are free and feel like a getaway without leaving the county. Add the county fair each August and Arlington punches well above its size for family fun.
Homes for sale in Arlington
See allFrequently asked about Arlington
What is the median home price in Arlington, VA?
The median home value in Arlington is approximately $785,000, with a typical range from $350,000 to $2,400,000.
Is Arlington a good place to buy real estate?
Arlington (Arlington County) has seen roughly 4.1% year-over-year value growth with a median 18 days on market. Urban energy meets walkable neighborhoods.
What schools serve Arlington?
Arlington County is served by Arlington Public Schools, which also operates option/choice and language-immersion programs alongside its zoned schools. The state publishes official data for every APS school on the School Quality Profiles site at schoolquality.virginia.gov. Use APS’s boundary locator to confirm which schools serve a specific address.
What is the commute like from Arlington?
Orange, Silver, and Blue Line Metro; 10–15 min to D.C.; quick access to I-66, Route 50, and Reagan National Airport.
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