Arlington

Welcome to Arlington

Arlington is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, on the west bank of the Potomac River directly across from Washington, D.C. Although sometimes referred to as a city, Arlington is actually a county which contains no incorporated towns or cities within its boundaries.

Originally part of the 10-mile square area set aside in 1791 for the nation’s capital, the land now comprising Arlington County was returned to the Commonwealth of Virginia by the U.S. Congress in 1846 and was known at the time as Alexandria County. In 1852, the independent City of Alexandria was incorporated from a portion of the County, leading to confusion, as two adjacent municipal entities continued to share the same name ("Alexandria"). Although best known generally as the home of the Pentagon, The Iwo Jima War Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery, the County is also an important employment center.

The Federal Government accounts for the lion's share of the roughly 200,000 jobs in Arlington, but high-tech companies have become increasingly prominent, as have several major associations, Fortune 500 companies, and other nationally known employers. The County’s residential population is among the most highly educated in the nation and is increasingly diverse. Arlington is the home of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and is serviced by the Orange, Blue and Yellow lines of the Washington Metro. The County is traversed by two Interstate highways, I-66 and I-395; as well as by the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

The name Arlington is synonymous in many people's minds with Arlington National Cemetery, the most famous national cemetery in the United States. Veterans from all the nation's wars are buried in the cemetery, as are two former Presidents (John F. Kennedy and William Howard Taft). Also located in Arlington are the Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, and several notable memorials, including the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (also known as the "Iwo Jima Memorial"), the U.S. Air Force Memorial, and the Women in Military Service for America Memorial.

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Around Arlington, VA

There's plenty to do around Arlington, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable

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95

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

72

Excellent Transit

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cafe Sushi Garden, Navy Mess & Ward Room, and El West.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Cafe Sushi Garden page on Yelp Search 1560 Wilson Blvd on Google Maps	Dining	1.69 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Navy Mess & Ward Room page on Yelp Search 1600 Pennsylvania Ave on Google Maps	Dining	3.72 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the El West page on Yelp Search 3167 Mt Pleasant St NW on Google Maps	Shopping	4.95 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ready Set Gymnastics page on Yelp	Active	2.81 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the BW Health Academy page on Yelp Search 300 M St SW on Google Maps	Active	4.55 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Shambhala Meditation Center page on Yelp Search 3520 Connecticut Ave NW on Google Maps	Active	4.57 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wellilo Physical Therapy & Yoga page on Yelp Search 3000 Connecticut Ave NW on Google Maps	Active	4.29 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the DC Soccer Sessions page on Yelp	Active	4.13 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Evolve To Fit page on Yelp Search 2501 9th Rd S on Google Maps	Active	1.34 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Garrett Waller page on Yelp Search 2440 Wilson Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.05 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the St Charles Early Childhood Education Center page on Yelp Search 3299 N Fairfax Dr on Google Maps	Active	0.5 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kinematics Personal Training page on Yelp	Active	0.56 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Megan Keany - SkinDC page on Yelp Search 1525 Wilson Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.79 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beauty Bar Arlington- Nails page on Yelp Search 3110 10th St N on Google Maps	Beauty	0.49 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Julie Winsbury Hairstylist page on Yelp Search 1010 N Glebe Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.92 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Georgetown Aesthetic page on Yelp Search 4400 MacArthur Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.2 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Deborah Winter Skin Care page on Yelp Search 5215 Loughboro Rd NW on Google Maps	Beauty	4.06 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Arlington, VA

Population Households Employment

Arlington has 109,528 households, with an average household size of 2.12. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Arlington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 235,764 people call Arlington home. The population density is 9,068.75 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

235,764

Total Population

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.1

Median Age

50.29 / 49.71%

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109,528

Total Households

2.12

Average Household Size

$77,535

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Arlington, VA

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The following schools are within or nearby Arlington. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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