Arlington, Virginia

Arlington, VA is an urban county in Virginia located directly west across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. and twenty minutes north of Alexandria. Arlington has a rich history that dates back to the mid 19th century, and is home to The Pentagon. Arlington is located just four miles directly west of the center of Washington, D.C., five miles northeast of Ronald Reagan National Airport, and twenty-seven miles southeast of Washington Dulles International Airport, a major international airport and commercial hub.

Arlington home owners benefit from the compact size of the place they call home which, at just 26 square miles, is the smallest self-governing county in the country, yet houses shopping, dining, and leisure activity options galore on Arlington real estate, in addition to a myriad of destinations in Washington, D.C. Historical destinations in Arlington include the Arlington National Cemetery and the famous Iwo Jima memorial.

Arlington home owners can take advantage of kayaking, fishing, and boating on the Potomac River, Old Dominion Railroad Regional and eight other parks on Arlington real estate, as well as nearby Atlantic beaches. Six excellent shopping centers that call Arlington home: Lee-Harrison, Balston Common, Lucas Market, Williamsburg, Shirlington, and Lee Heights shopping centers serve Arlington home owners and are conveniently located within minutes of their real estate.

Education in Arlington is excellent, and CNN Money ranked it our nation's "Most Educated City" in 2006. The public schools in Arlington have historically ranked very high on the national scale for academic achievement. There over a dozen schools in the district, ranging from grades K through 12, and like schools in Alexandria, Arlington schools are noted for their small class sizes. Arlington homes are also just minutes from Marymount University, and also less than twenty minutes from George Washington, Georgetown, and Howard Universities, which all call Washington, D.C. home.

Median value of Arlington houses is above the state average, and yet still affordable for the average potential home owner. The commute to D.C. is a breeze, government job opportunities are numerous, and many Arlington home owners drive to the capital daily. For even more affordable options, you might want to consider seeking out real estate in Bailey's Crossroads, which is less than three miles southeast of Arlington, and Fall's Church, located 4.7 miles to the west of Arlington homes.

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