Why Live in Buckingham
Buckingham was developed in the late 1930s as an affordable middle-income neighborhood. Its layout follows garden-style principles, with curving streets and well-kept common green spaces. Townhouses, condos and apartments are the most common housing options, and residents include a mix of renters and homeowners. Henry Wright Park, a small local park, features a playground and picnic tables, while nearby Lubber Run Park offers pickleball, volleyball, and basketball courts, playgrounds, and a large lawn. Due to its location near downtown Arlington and Washington, D.C., Buckingham offers plenty of things to do. The Ballston Quarter Mall is across North Glebe Road from the neighborhood. It has restaurants like Bartaco and Punch Bowl Social, as well as entertainment venues such as Immersive Gamebox and MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Fitness centers like Orangetheory Fitness and CorePower Yoga are nearby, along with essentials like Target and CVS. Arlington’s over 100 miles of bikeways are easily accessible from Buckingham. Highly-rated Arlington Public Schools serve the neighborhood, and students can attend Barrett Elementary, Swanson Middle and Washington-Liberty High School. There’s easy access to Route 50, and public transportation is nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buckingham a good place to live?
Buckingham is a good place to live. Buckingham is considered fairly walkable and a biker's paradise with good transit options. Buckingham has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 43.2 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $128,687 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 60.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Buckingham are renters, with 77.7% of residents renting and 22.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Buckingham can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Buckingham neighborhood guide.
Is Buckingham, VA a safe neighborhood?
Buckingham, VA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Buckingham?
The median home price in Buckingham is $347,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $69,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,700 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $73K a year to afford the median home price in Buckingham. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Buckingham is $129K.
What are the best public schools in Buckingham?
The best public schools that serve Buckingham are:
What are the best private schools in Buckingham?
The best private schools that serve Buckingham are:
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Are home prices dropping in Buckingham?
Yes, home prices in Buckingham are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Buckingham, VA
On average, homes in Buckingham, Arlington sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Buckingham, Arlington over the last 12 months is $347,450, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$347,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,090,550
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$380,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$299,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$400
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
56
Median List Price
$347,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%