Arlington is a county with many neighborhood personalities. Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, and Crystal City offer different expressions of urban life, while residential streets provide another way to experience the area. There is a historical twist in the name: until 1920, Arlington County was called Alexandria County. The change helped distinguish it from the neighboring city—a reminder that regional geography has always required a little local knowledge.
Homes & everyday living
A search can range from apartment and condominium buildings to townhouses and detached homes. Begin with the neighborhood and the daily journey, then narrow the building type. Being in Arlington does not, by itself, establish walking distance to Metro or the feel of the street outside.
While you’re here
Explore Clarendon’s shops and dining, compare the atmosphere around Ballston, and spend time in more than one neighborhood. Arlington becomes easier to understand when you experience it as a collection of places.
Why live here
For the ability to choose among distinctly different settings within a compact part of the region. Arlington is worth considering when both the home and its connections to the rest of your day matter.