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Many residents of Arlandria prefer the brick townhouse to a traditional single family home.
Alexandria’s northernmost neighborhood
As the name suggests, Arlandria borders Arlington and Alexandria, with an Alexandria address. It’s the northernmost community in the city, and Realtor Sue Kovalsky with the Jen Walker Team of McEnearney Associates Realtors says, “It’s one of the most convenient places you can live.” That’s because this neighborhood about 8 miles south of Washington, D.C. is surrounded by major roadways leading throughout the DMV, close to the Potomac Yard Metro Station and within walking distance of the shops and restaurants lining Mount Vernon Avenue. Many also know Arlandria as Chirilagua, after a region in El Salvador from which many residents hail. Beginning in the 1980s, the Salvadorian community began settling in the area, and this heritage is seen throughout the neighborhood. Colorful murals with messages written in Spanish adorn the sides of buildings, one of the greatest concentrations of Latino markets and eateries in the D.C. area lines Mount Vernon Avenue and the annual Chirilagua Festival at Four Mile Run Park celebrates residents’ heritage. Realtor and investor Erik Beall with exp Realty says, “The neighborhood is surrounded by hot spots – Del Ray, Old Town, D.C. – but manages to retain its own identity.”
Grab brunch at the famous Wafle Shop located in Arlandria.
What’s happening on Mount Vernon Avenue
Mount Vernon Avenue is Arlandria’s main street, with one of the greatest concentrations of Latino-owned and operated shops in the D.C. area. “There are a lot of small mom-and-pop restaurants within walking distance of many residences,” Beall says. Veronica’s Bakery and Café specializes in traditional Salvadorian, Honduran and Mexican cuisine and has a pastry display on the counter. El Pulgarcito Restaurant is another Salvadorian spot, serving traditional dishes like Pollo con Crema and Plato Tipico. Mount Vernon Avenue also has American fare, including restaurants like RT’s, with New Orleans-inspired food like gumbo and lump crab and Northside 10, a sister restaurant of Old Town’s Southside 815 and a great spot for happy hour drinks. Perhaps the neighborhood’s most famous restaurant is the Waffle Shop. Locals know this spot for its green diner-style awning, where the restaurant’s name is spelled wrong, missing an “f.” When the restaurant wanted to replace the awning, regulars protested, arguing it added charm to this late-night spot, open from pre-dawn to midnight during the week and 24 hours on the weekends. To eat at home, residents can grocery shop at one of the many Latin-American markets lining Mount Vernon Avenue, MOM’s Organic Market or Foodway.
Four Mile Run is a scenic trail located in Arlandria.
Four Mile Run Park’s outdoor escapes
Four Mile Run Park spans nearly 10 miles, with two paved trails parallel to Four Mile Run Stream. This is a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching, and visitors often see Cooper’s Hawks flying overhead or Great Blue Herons wading on the shore. Children peer into the stream, looking for crawdads, while dogs splash in the water. “Dog parks connect to certain spots on Four Mile Run,” Beall says. “Dogs can run from the park into the water.” The rest of the area consists of parkland and greenery, where mature trees shade trails and bike paths. Frank Mann Field is also here, where the Alexandra Aces collegiate summer baseball team plays. Every Sunday morning in the spring and summer, the Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market fills the park with tables and stands as various vendors sell artisan foods, produce and crafts while live music floats through the air. This is also the site of the annual Chirilagua Festival, which celebrates the neighborhood’s Latino culture through food, live entertainment and vendors.
Arlandria is a tight-knit community with lots to do.
Townhouses and apartment complexes
Neighborhood streets are lined with brick buildings in classic styles. It feels urban here, with sidewalks leading throughout the community and small lot sizes. Most of Arlandria’s residents rent elevator or garden-style apartments. However, permanent residences, mostly townhouses, are available. These attached units were typically built from 1980 to 2010 and cost between $470,000 and $870,000, depending on size, age and condition. While some single-family homes are scattered throughout the neighborhood, Beall says, “People stay entrenched in their homes a lot more. They’re owned by families for a long time.” If a property does come on the market, it typically ranges in price from $850,000 to $1 million. Bungalows, Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes are some common styles.
The Birchmere, a legendary music hall, is located in Arlandria.
Live music at Birchmere Music Hall
The Birchmere Music Hall, with its humble brick exterior and colorful murals on the side, may be an unassuming building, but it has hosted music powerhouses like Dave Matthews and Mary Chapin Carpenter. With a bandstand and bar inside, this legendary venue has both standing and sitting room, and Kovalasky says, “There isn’t a bad seat in the house.” It also offers dinner service, dishing out appetizers, salads, sandwiches and dessert.
Alexandria City High School, famous for their football program, is located near Arlandria.
Alexandria City Public Schools
The neighborhood is zoned for Alexandria City Public Schools. Students can attend George Mason Elementary School, which gets a B-minus from Niche, before George Washington Middle School, which gets a B. They can finish their public education at Alexandria City High School, which gets a B and offers specialized academies for students to apply to. They include the STEM Academy and the Governor’s Health Sciences Academy. The latter is a collaborative effort with George Washington University. Upon completion, students are guaranteed admission to the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. St. Rita’s Catholic School is also in the neighborhood and serves students from prekindergarten to eighth grade.
Arlandria is accessible to Washington DC via the Potomac Yard metro station.
8 miles to Washington, D.C.
Arlandria, with its townhouses and apartment complexes connected by sidewalks, is very walkable. “You can walk to shops and restaurants as well as the street markets and community events in nearby Del Ray,” Kovalsky says. “Really, the neighborhood can support individuals and families without a car.” The closest Metro station is the Potomac Yard Station, about a mile east of the neighborhood, leading about 8 miles north to the nation’s capital. City and regional buses also lead to the Metro and throughout Alexandria. The neighborhood also has access to major roadways. To the north, Glebe Road connects with U.S. Interstate 395, which leads towards D.C. and to the west, Richmond Highway leads towards the heart of Alexandria. And when it’s time to fly, the Ronald Regan Washington National Airport is about 2 miles east.
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Parks in this Area
Troy Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Landover Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Gentry Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Hume Springs Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Gunston Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Shirley Tyler Unity Park
LeBosquet at Sunnyside
Arlandria Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Arlandria, Alexandria sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Arlandria, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $765,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,652
Median Age
33
Population Density
45 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,977
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,036
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
50.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.8%
Advanced Degrees
9.2%
% Population in Labor Force
84.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
75/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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