Del Ray
Mount Vernon Avenue hosts unique dining and Del Ray's Wellness District
Del Ray's neighborhood motto is "Where Main Street still exists." That main street is Mount Vernon Avenue, where residents will find most of the neighborhood's shops, diners and a statue of brightly colored blocks that spell out Del Ray. The Del Ray Café along Mount Vernon Avenue serves a farm-to-table menu of French dishes for brunch, dinner and dessert, all in a dining area built from a restored 1920s residence. Nearby Cheesetique is a restaurant and wine bar stocked with artisan cheeses. For brunch, they have a "Make your own mimosa" deal and charcuterie boards to share with friends. For happy hour, residents can check out Bark Social, a pet-friendly bar connected to a dog park. Del Ray is also known for its "Wellness District," a cluster of fitness and wellness businesses that operate along Mount Vernon Avenue. "People love their fitness here – yoga, Pilates, competitive sports, all of it," says Jennifer Schwartz, owner of Impact Your Fitness, a physical therapy studio in town. "And when they're done with their workout, we fitness freaks love to get juice or toast at South Block." South Block is a juice bar chain further north in Del Ray specializing in detox drinks and avocado toast. For more general needs, residents are minutes away from the newly built Potomac Yard Center to the east, hosting a Target, Best Buy and Giant for groceries.Stroll at Mount Jefferson Park, or take in Old Town's waterfront views
Residents can stroll around several small pocket parks throughout Del Ray, including Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park, which has a playground and benches. Mount Jefferson Park and Greenway is a longer strip with a trail, playground and basketball courts, and it cuts through the neighborhood's north. Old Town Alexandria has bigger green spaces like Founders Park and Waterfront Park; both have open grass fields with sweeping views of the Potomac River. Parkgoers can also see D.C. and Oxon Hill, Maryland, just across the river.Prewar bungalows and newer custom homes fill Del Ray's streets
Del Ray's residential streets branch off Mount Vernon Avenue, and most shopping here is available along this main thoroughfare. The average home price here ranges from $725,000 for an older, modestly sized bungalow or Cape Cod to $2 million for a newer custom home floating around 4,000 square feet. The price varies by the home's remodel status and proximity to Old Town. Lots of these homes have comforting features like a fenced-in yard, leaving space for a garden. Sliding glass doors and covered porches are popular so neighbors can chat with friends in the sweltering Virginia summers. "The original homes in town are the ones you bought out of a Sears catalog magazine; you're not going to tear those down, as there's always buyers for them," Wisley says. Del Ray's original homes were built between 1890 and 1940 in bungalow, Cape Cod and brick colonial styles, and it's common for Del Ray buyers to remodel these older homes. Still, Wisely notes, "The buyers there are not lifers; it's more transitional and trendy for young couples that want to expand out" from central D.C. There are also newer buildings popping up in New Traditional, Craftsman and other custom styles to accommodate demand in this growing neighborhood. The small community of Warwick Village is within Del Ray, as well, and consists mainly of brick townhouses. The Warwick Village Citizens Association manages the village, and it has a $15 annual membership fee.Del Ray events and Old Town nightlife
The Del Ray Business Association hosts several events year-round to build community and support the local economy. First Thursdays are free and open to the public with live music and local art to benefit a different local nonprofit each month. The Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market happens on the first Saturday of each month. The Del Ray farmers market is also a great way to get in-season fruits and vegetables, pastries and a selection of Amish cheeses. For events nearby, locals can spend their time in Old Town Alexandria browsing local art or taking a class at Torpedo Factory Art Center, enjoying a moonlight dinner cruise on the Potomac River, or dancing in the Bayou Room basement bar on a Friday night.Alexandria City High remembers the Titans
Mount Vernon Elementary School is within Del Ray and holds a C-rating on Niche. George Washington Middle School has a B-rating. Students can end their journey at nearby Alexandria City High School, just a few miles west of Del Ray, rated a B on Niche. Alexandria City High School has a notable history. The school's integration efforts and championship football team in 1971 were immortalized in the Disney film "Remember the Titans," back when the school was under the name T.C. Williams High School.New metro station in Potomac Yard, drive on Richmond Highway or walk to King Street
Wisley says that Del Ray is "One of the first areas to search for folks moving out of the district, as walkability is similar to living in the city." WMATA's newest metro station opened in Potomac Yard in May 2023, proving the area is busy and vibrant enough to connect to the greater D.C. metropolitan area. Del Ray residents are just a mile from Potomac Yard/Vt Metro Station, a 5-minute drive up Potomac Avenue. Residents walk less than a mile to King Street, the main road of Old Town Alexandria, which also has a metro station. Richmond Highway borders Del Ray to the east, and travelers from town can head to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in under 3 miles, a smooth commute to the D.C. area's most extensive travel hub. Del Ray residents can also take the George Washington Memorial Parkway to be in the nation's capital in 8 miles.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jared Lilly
Jared Lilly
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 875-6313
108 Total Sales
1 in Del Ray
$975,000 Price
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Danielle DuBois
Danielle DuBois
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(855) 854-1639
58 Total Sales
2 in Del Ray
$245K - $685K Price Range
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Aaron Podolsky
Aaron Podolsky
Compass
(301) 618-0831
125 Total Sales
2 in Del Ray
$1M - $1.7M Price Range
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Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Compass
(844) 421-4871
108 Total Sales
1 in Del Ray
$765,000 Price
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Karen Close
Karen Close
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(301) 753-3608
134 Total Sales
2 in Del Ray
$1,314,000 Price Range
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Christina Hunt
Christina Hunt
Samson Properties
(202) 883-7197
50 Total Sales
1 in Del Ray
$195,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Eugene Simpson Stadium Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Soccer
Mount Jefferson Park and Greenway
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Judy Lowe Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Goat Hill Park
- Playground
Landover Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Founders Park
- Volleyball
- River
- Walking Paths
Gentry Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Charles Hill Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Nicholas A. Colasanto Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Del Ray | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Del Ray Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Del Ray, Alexandria sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Del Ray, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $620,000, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$675,000
Median Sale Price
$620,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$620,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$910,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$873,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
159
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$313
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,657
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,753
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,437
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
964
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
606
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 22 - 4pm
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,641 - $4,528 per month
- Del Ray Tower at Fuse
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 349+ Sq Ft
- 3110 Mount Vernon Ave
- Alexandria, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,300
Median Age
40
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$147,715
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$176,137
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
79.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
85%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
91
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
58
/ 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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