5

1

76

5

9

71

20

12

19

15

10

7

23

1

Total Population:

26,861

Ages 0-14(%):

10.71%

Female(%):

49.26%

Ages 15-24(%):

7.65%

Male(%):

50.74%

Ages 25-44(%):

50.91%

Median Hshld Income:

$72,492

Ages 45-54(%):

13.57%

Avg Hshld Size:

1.6

Ages 55plus(%):

17.15%

Avg Hshld Income:

$93,390

HS Diploma(%):

7.24%

Owner Occp(%):

35.59%

Bachelor's Degree(%):

29.08%

Tenant Occp(%):

64.41%

Professional Degree(%):

31.39%

The Credit Crisis…

a step by step explanation

Looking to buy a foreclosure?

Foreclosed properties may offer bargains, but there are risks

Beltway HOT Lanes: What this means for you.

If you are considering purchasing a home near the Beltway in Virginia, you need to know that VDOT is planning on widening the beltway by adding HOT lanes -- extra Beltway toll lanes.

The demise of condo flipping.

Over the years, a lot of easy money has been made by flipping condos. Today, this is behind us, and a lot of flippers will be losing money.

Get the latest on the Intercounty Connector

After much controversy and debate, the Intercounty Connector is finally moving forward. It will have a big impact on several Maryland suburbs and will fuel growth. Get the latest info here.

MetroWest development is approved.

MetroWest, the huge high-density development at the Vienna Metro has been approved. With over 2000 housing units and hundreds of thousands of feet of office and retail, it will change the character of the area.

Construction proceeds on JBG's Waterview Condominiums.

Waterview is one of two high rise condominium projects under construction in Rosslyn that is pushing price points in the area to new highs. Featuring views of the Potomac River and Georgetown, condominiums in the building will range from $600,000 into the millions.

Arlington County Schools Boundary Search

Type in your address to find the corresponding Arlington Public School

Turnberry Tower: Rosslyn goes high(er) end.

Turnberry Tower is a new residential building going up on the site of the old Best Western Hotel in Rosslyn. It's one of two new condos in Rosslyn competing at the very high end.

The most affordable condominiums on the Orange Line.

Arlington's Orange Line area has become extremely popular - and expensive. We think Arlington Oaks provides an opportunity to live live near the Metro at a reasonable price.

The most affordable condominiums on the Orange Line.

Arlington's Orange Line area has become extremely popular - and expensive. We think Arlington Oaks provides an opportunity to live live near the Metro at a reasonable price.

The Washington Capitals' practice rink comes to Ballston.

As part of a deal with Arlington County, the Washington Capitals hockey team is building their practice rink atop the Ballston Parking Garage. Here's a summary of the project.

Arlington, VA rated #1 on the list of cities with highest percentage of residents with graduate degrees.

Northern Virginia 2020 Transportation Plan

Virginia Railway Express

Arlington County Public Schools web site

Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

Virginia Wineries (list of wineries and other info)

Northern Virginia Private Schools

Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority

Arlington County Government Website

Commuters guide to walking tours in Arlington

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Subway and bus maps / schedules.

Metro and Metro Bus web site and trip planner

George Mason University Website

The Connection Newspapers - local news

Washington Parent Magazine website

Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons

The Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area

Tourist attractions in Northern Virginia

The Washington Redskins web site

The Washington Post online

Links to Virginia Golf Courses

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington

Chinese Culture and Community Service Center

Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital

George Mason University

Clarendon

Williamsburg

Lyon Park

Windsor Plaza

Colonial Village

Astoria

Clarendon 1021

Cambridge Courts

Lyon Village

Virginia Square

Ashton Heights

Courthouse

The Odyssey

Ballston Area Townh

Courthouse Hill

Ballston (Submitted by KJS)

Ballston is a thriving neighborhood in Arlington that has undergone great change over the last 10 years. At Ballston's core are high rise office and apartment buildings, but since the early 2000's new construction has led to a much wider array of social and cultural options. Within a several mile radius there is an improving shopping mall with a great movie theatre, restaurants serving nearly all types of food, bars of varying themes, a high school with a great running track and numerous public playing fields, a metro station and three Starbuck's! Ballston's location near route 66 makes it very convenient for Western commutes to Tyson's Corner, Reston or the Dulles area. It is also conveniently located to the other N. Arlington neighborhoods of Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn, as well as Washington, D.C. The area is full of young professionals and bustling with activity, but given the urban atmosphere and large number of renters can at times not feel overly intimate or friendly. The neighborhood is safe and serious crimes are very rare. All in all Ballston is a convenient, safe, diverse, young and improving place to live.

Lyon Park (Submitted by EO)

Beautiful family oriented neighborhood. Very safe and clean. Improvements happening all the time.

Courthouse / Clarendon (Submitted by LLW)

Very walkable area close to public transportation. Lots of young professionals and families. Friendly, safe area in general.