The ‘scene’ of Arlington can be a little dichotomous. During the day, everyone is busy working and commuting. With most of the influential businesses and employees populating the city getting off work at 5PM, the night life of the Rosslyn and Ballston neighborhoods get fun after dark! Business people come out to play at some of the nicest restaurants and bars. The food and bar scene in Arlington is worth several nights, tasting and trying different eats and treats from each establishment.
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Known for its convenient proximity to Washington DC, Arlington is where urban meets suburban. There are numerous government departments and private companies headquartered here, providing a continuously healthy job market. Arlington is only separated from the nation’s capital by the Potomac River on the South side of the city and is surrounded by the other affluent and large cities of McLean on the North West side, Falls Church to the West and Alexandria to the South.
Young professionals and established families alike find their homes in this large, bustling city. Arlington has one of the highest concentration of singles in the region which makes the next statistic even more interesting. Arlington is also one of the highest income counties in the U.S. by median family income.
There many different types of homes in the city. From condominiums and apartments to single family residences and townhomes, the market is typically flush with available homes. Properties are picked up very quickly in Arlington. Start shopping for the newest homes for sale in Arlington, VA.
The 16 public schools in Arlington score between 7-10. It truly is a dream town for a double income family taking care of children. Both parents can work nearby, being readily available for pick-ups and drop-offs at their child’s school. Schools in Arlington offer teachers a higher salary than their neighbor’s counterpart’s schools, welcoming and maintaining quality teachers. Find homes in Arlington by school district.
Transportation and commuter access are a cinch from Arlington. I-395, I-66, George Washington Memorial Parkway and Spout Run Parkway help you get everywhere in the metropolitan area. There are also four metro lines that go into and out of the city—orange, yellow, blue and silver.
Arlington is known for being very dog friendly. Many of the downtown eateries allow dogs on their patios. There are two major off-leash dog parks—Shirlington Dog Park and James Hunter Park.
Whether you’re looking to buy a home, sell a home, or just to learn more about the Arlington real estate market, the experts at AveryHess are your go-to pros. Contact us today to learn why we’re the area’s premier real estate company.
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