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Moving to Arlington County, VA
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About Arlington County
Arlington County, or simply Arlington, is a county in the U.S. state of Virginia. The county, which is located in the Washington metropolitan area and the broader Northern Virginia region, is positioned directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the national capital, on the river's southwestern bank.
Home prices in Arlington County
The median list in Arlington County is $619,395.
Top places in Arlington County
- Arlington National Cemetery — the nation's most hallowed military cemetery, with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- The Pentagon — headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, in Pentagon City.
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) — the close-in airport on the Potomac.
- Rosslyn, Ballston, Clarendon & Pentagon City — dense urban villages with dining, shopping, and offices.
- Mount Vernon Trail — 18-mile riverside bike/jogging trail along the Potomac.
- Theodore Roosevelt Island — 88-acre wooded island memorial park in the Potomac.
- U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) — iconic memorial near Arlington National Cemetery.
Commuting from Arlington County
- Metro: Orange, Silver, Blue, and Yellow Lines serve the county — Rosslyn, Court House, Clarendon, Virginia Square-GMU, Ballston-MU, East Falls Church (Orange/Silver); Arlington Cemetery, Pentagon, Pentagon City, Crystal City, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Potomac Yard (Blue/Yellow).
- VRE (Fredericksburg and Manassas lines) stops at Crystal City and Alexandria (just south); Amtrak at Alexandria.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 10–25 minutes depending on neighborhood (approximate; I-66, Route 50, GW Parkway).
Schools in Arlington County
Public schools: Arlington Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Arlington County FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Arlington County, VA?
The median list in Arlington County is $619,395. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Arlington County, VA?
Metro: Orange, Silver, Blue, and Yellow Lines serve the county — Rosslyn, Court House, Clarendon, Virginia Square-GMU, Ballston-MU, East Falls Church (Orange/Silver); Arlington Cemetery, Pentagon, Pentagon City, Crystal City, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Potomac Yard (Blue/Yellow). - Which school district serves Arlington County, VA?
Arlington County is served by Arlington Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.