Lyon Village
International cuisine along Clarendon Boulevard
A multinational mix of restaurants lines Wilson Boulevard and Clarendon Boulevard, two parallel streets on the south side of Lyon Village. Residents typically live within half a mile of this corridor, where Ambar Clarendon serves Balkan food and cocktails a few blocks from Vietnamese restaurant Four Sisters Grill. French, Mexican and Pakistani dishes are also available along the strip of storefronts and sidewalk patios, and The Crossing Clarendon houses stores including Crate & Barrel and Williams-Sonoma. Locals can pick up groceries at Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s within a block of Clarendon Boulevard.Pups play and splash at James Hunter Dog Park
An ornamental wrought iron gate welcomes people to Lyon Village Park, the neighborhood’s marquee green space. The playground and splash pad appeal to children, while older kids and adults can play on the tennis courts or basketball court. At James Hunter Dog Park, canines play off-leash and splash in a mini waterfall. Religious groups have a long history in Lyon Village, as Community United Methodist Church and Clarendon Presbyterian Church were founded within a year of the neighborhood’s creation. Others include Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington and Clarendon Islamic Center.Million-dollar homes from the ‘20s and ‘30s
Lyon Village is a registered historic district because of its vintage houses. Homes were developed close together, snuggled on small, square lots sometimes enclosed by iron fences or brick walls. Though yards are small, they’re usually beautified with flower gardens, shrubs and ornamental trees. Most houses were built before 1940, and various early 20th-century styles are present, including Colonial Revivals, Tudor Revivals and American Foursquares. New construction is allowed in this historic district, so contemporary homes with Tudor and Victorian influences are scattered throughout the neighborhood. Condos and apartments are concentrated on the south end near the Clarendon Boulevard commercial corridor. Condo prices range from the mid-$400,000s to the high $800,000s. Single-family prices start around $1 million, while new custom homes can cost more than $3 million. Though the prices are higher than Arlington's median of $715,000, Yeonas & Shafram Real Estate Realtor Bill Scott says Lyon Village still draws first-time buyers. “This is where young couples and families are coming to buy their first house because they can have a homey neighborhood vibe and old-world charm mixed with incredible access to modern conveniences,” Scott says.IB program offered at Washington-Liberty High School
Niche ranks Arlington Public Schools as the second-best school district in Virginia, and students in Lyon Village are zoned to highly rated schools. They start with Innovation Elementary School, graded A by Niche. Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School each receive an A-plus. Starting in 11th grade, Washington-Liberty High students can enroll in the International Baccalaureate program. Primrose School of Arlington is a private preschool just outside Lyon Village.Lyon Village holds annual Fourth of July parade
The Lyon Village Citizen’s Association was formed in 1926, and nearly a century later, it’s still a significant part of the neighborhood. One of its primary functions is putting on events, from spaghetti dinners to tree plantings. The association organizes the annual Fourth of July parade, where police vehicles, firetrucks and antique cars roll down the streets. If residents want to put on events or parties, they can rent the Lyon Village Community House, which holds up to 200 people.Walking distance to Clarendon Metro station
Lyon Village is a walkable neighborhood, but cars are still common in alley driveways or on street curbs. Just north of Lyon Village, drivers can get on Spout Run Parkway, Langston Boulevard and Interstate 66, a tolled expressway. All three lead to Washington; it’s 5 miles away, but the drive across the Potomac River to the district can take up to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. The Clarendon Metro station offers an alternate way to reach Washington. There’s no parking, but the station is within a 15-minute walk for most residents. Riders can catch the train and reach L’Enfant Plaza in the heart of Washington in 20 minutes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kevin Carlson
Kevin Carlson
Responds QuicklyCompass
(202) 517-2883
155 Total Sales
1 in Lyon Village
$684,000 Price
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Ann Wilson
Ann Wilson
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(301) 965-1823
116 Total Sales
2 in Lyon Village
$2.1M - $2.7M Price Range
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Frank Schofield
Frank Schofield
Summit Realtors
(571) 496-9249
332 Total Sales
1 in Lyon Village
$1,250,000 Price
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Carol Temple
Carol Temple
Coldwell Banker Realty
(202) 929-1077
108 Total Sales
1 in Lyon Village
$687,800 Price
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Harris M. Weingrad
Harris M. Weingrad
RE/MAX Allegiance
(202) 953-4382
85 Total Sales
1 in Lyon Village
$810,000 Price
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Michelle Sagatov
Michelle Sagatov
Washington Fine Properties
(240) 253-6774
133 Total Sales
5 in Lyon Village
$1.8M - $2.8M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lyon Village Park
Clarendon Central Park
James Hunter Park
Custis Trail
Key Blvd Mini-Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lyon Village | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lyon Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lyon Village, Arlington sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lyon Village, Arlington over the last 12 months is $525,000, up 57% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Sale Price
$525,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$525,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
57%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$270
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
855
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1938
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,639
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,683
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,017
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
650
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,470 - $5,043 per month
- The Earl
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 595+ Sq Ft
- 1122 N Hudson St
- Arlington, VA
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$2,274 - $5,342 per month
- Fitzroy
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 426+ Sq Ft
- 3275 Washington Blvd
- Arlington, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,795
Median Age
36
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$205,638
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$210,325
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
88.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
56.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
83.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
84
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
95
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
70
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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