Home to around 27,600 full-time residents, Tysons’ population nearly quadruples during the day. Skyscrapers and office buildings filled with Fortune 500 companies and technology giants make up the skyline of this Fairfax County community. Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria, two of the biggest shopping destinations in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, are also here. And it’s these corporations and massive malls that make Tysons stand out against the nation’s capital despite being just 16 miles away. “You could call [Tysons] a D.C. suburb, but it’s more of its own city with a totally separate identity,” says Heather Reis-Platter, a Tysons local and Realtor with Keller Williams United. “People live here, work here and shop here. And it’s all at a much larger scale than your typical [Northern Virginia] suburb.” For those who do need to commute elsewhere, Tysons has four Metro stations and easy access to Interstate 495, locally known as the Capital Beltway.
Catch a movie, eat great food or shop till you drop at Tysons Corner Center.
Enjoy the outdoors, good food, and good drinks at The Plaza at Tysons Corner.
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Development continues in Tysons
Tysons’ earliest homes include split levels and townhouses built between the 1950s and ‘60s. Colonial Revivals and New Traditional houses from the early 2000s and 2020s are also common. Development in Tysons is ongoing, with high-rise condo complexes in mixed-use developments like The Boro and Arbor Row. The median price of a single-family home here is nearly $1.3 million and the median price of a townhouse is $890,000. Both prices are higher than the national median. Older condos can start at around $400,000, while new-build options may reach $2 million.
According to FBI data, Fairfax County’s property and violent crime rates are consistently lower than state and national figures.
Those who do not need a large home will find plenty of options in Old Courthouse.
Brick townhomes are a popular housing style in the Old Courthouse neighborhood.
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Tysons is home to major corporations and four Metro stations
With over 100,000 jobs, Tysons is one of Fairfax County’s largest employment hubs. It’s home to the Capital One headquarters, located in the D.C. metropolitan area’s tallest building. The adjacent Capital One Hall hosts Broadway shows, bands and comedians. Booz Allen Hamilton, Hilton and Appian are a few other companies headquartered here.
Spring Hill, Greensboro, Tysons and McLean are the four Metro stations in the area. They all follow the Silver Line, typically reaching D.C. in less than an hour. Reis-Platter says locals often walk to metro stations. “During rush hour, you’ll see herds of people walking to and from the Metro stations. Almost every house or office building is within walking distance from at least one.” According to transportation data from Tysons Community Alliance, the Tysons Metro station receives the most foot traffic as it sits directly between Tysons Galleria and Tysons Corner Center. There are over 20 Capital Bikeshare stations in the area, and Fairfax Connector bus stops offer rides to each Metro station and across Tysons. D.C. is a 16-mile drive east on Virginia Route 267 and Interstate 66. Depending on traffic, the drive can take between 30 minutes and an hour. The Capital Beltway has several on-ramps in east Tysons.
Dulles International Airport is a 12-mile drive west. Flight paths do go over Tysons, and residents sometimes hear plane noise. HCA Virginia operates Tysons Emergency in the southern part of the community.
Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria are major shopping destinations
Opened in 1968, Tysons Corner Center was the first indoor mall in the D.C. metropolitan area. Today, over 300 stores occupy the 2 million-square-foot shopping center. Across Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Galleria opened 20 years later in 1988 as its luxury counterpart. The indoor mall now has over 120 retailers, many of which are designer brands and high-end department stores. Around 25 million people visit the shopping centers annually, and Reis-Platter warns that this affects getting around Tysons. “I literally refuse to go to either mall on the weekend because that’s when all the out-of-towners come to shop,” she says. “Tysons is almost always traffic-heavy because so many people commute in for work, but it’s noticeably worse on the weekend. Car traffic is backed up, people are walking everywhere and the metro is elbow-to-elbow.”
Live Entertainment at Starr Hill provides a unique and fun atmosphere in Tysons Corner.
Andy's Pizza is a popular dining destination for locals of Tysons Corner.
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Highly rated Fairfax County Public Schools
Students here can attend the Fairfax County Public district, which earns an A from Niche. The district educates around 179,800 students with a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio.
Fusion Academy is a private middle and high school that gets a B-minus.
Freedom Hill Elementary School offers a safe learning environment for children.
Marshall High School is one of several schools serving the Falls Church community.
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A country club, concert venue and botanical garden in nearby Vienna
Tysons experiences all four seasons, with muggy summers and mild winters. It has a few parks with hiking trails, and the neighboring suburb of Vienna offers even more green space, all less than 4 miles away. The Westwood Country Club has an 18-hole golf course, a pool and a tennis facility. The 10-story concert venue at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts hosts orchestras, ballet troupes and musicians. Walking paths weave around lakes, lush greenery and gazebos at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Great Falls Park, less than 6 miles north, offers hiking trails and kayak launches on the Potomac River.
Enjoy a scenic ride with your cycling friends on the W&OD Trail near Pimmit Hills.
Enjoy a friendly game of Tennis with your buddies at Poplar Heights Recreation in Pimmit Hills.
Stacy Martin is a seasoned Realtor with over two decades of experience serving the Northern Virginia area. As a native of the region and a Radford University graduate with a Bachelor of Science, Stacy brings a deep understanding of the local market and a wealth of industry knowledge to her clients.
In 2018, Stacy's husband, Ed Martin, joined her full-time in their family real estate business after 26 years of his own professional journey. Together, they have built a successful real estate enterprise that encompasses residential and commercial sectors, including investment properties, buyer and seller representation, leasing, and business advising.
With 26 years of marriage and a shared passion for real estate, Stacy and Ed are a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and achieving the best outcomes for their clients. Beyond their professional endeavors, Stacy enjoys traveling, entertaining, and spending quality time with family and friends.
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