Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tarab Hookah Lounge
Coffee Shop
Sense of Place
Coffee Shop
Euro Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Good Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Leaf Community Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweet Leaf
Coffee Shop
South Block
Coffee Shop
Union Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Compass Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Republik Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Mike's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Market cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tivoli Gourmet & Pastry
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Möge Tee
Coffee Shop
Gallery Cafe at Ballston
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rappahanock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Roos cave
Attraction
Ball-Sellers House
Museum
Lubber Run Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (AS)
Theatre Arts
Washington & Old Dominion Caboose
Attraction
Constitution Park Bell
Attraction
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Cinema
NAFASI Interiors
Attraction
Ocean Dunes Waterpark
Water Park
Theatre on the Run
Theatre Arts
Signature Theatre
Theatre Arts
Drew Park Sprayground
Water Park
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
Museum
AMC Shirlington 7
Cinema
Washington-Liberty High School War Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Eden Center
Attraction
Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Brucker Hall
Theatre Arts
Rough Riders Monument
Attraction
Battle of the Bulge Memorial
Attraction
Nurses Memorial
Attraction
Spanish-American War Monument
Attraction
USS Maine
Attraction
Arlington Historical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) A-
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
MacDonald
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Chipotle
Fast Food
Brick's Pizza
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
District Taco
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arif Restaurant & Bar
Bar
Grapes Lounge
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Fitness (1) A+
Arlington Mill Community Center
Community Centre
Barcroft Community House
Community Centre
Onelife Fitness - Skyline
Gym
Lubber Run Community Center
Community Centre
Cycle Bar
Gym
Phoenix Fitness
Gym
Solidcore
Gym
One Life
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
North Fairlington Community Center
Community Centre
Training Ground
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
EvolveAll Martial Arts and Fitness Studio
Gym
Walter Reed Community Center
Community Centre
Pentagon MMA
Gym
Spenga
Gym
Evolve To Fit
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
The Pilates Loft
Gym
Willston Multicultural Center
Community Centre
Urban Boxing
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Edge Health & Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
Megamart
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Super Giant
Grocery Store
Desi Bazar
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
FoodStar
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Leyu Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Panaderia Caramelo
Bakery
Al-Amal Super Market
Grocery Store
Awash Market and Butcher Shop
Butcher
Culmore Supermarket
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Glebe Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Sidekick
Bakery
Bangkok 54
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
ACME Pie Company
Bakery
ANSI Supermarket
Grocery Store
La Bodega Supermarket
Grocery Store
La Panaderia de Paris
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Long Branch Nature Center
Park
Bailey's Branch Park
Park
Glencarlyn park playground
Playground
Spring Lane Park
Park
Carlin Hall Park
Park
Carlin Hall Playground
Playground
Arlington Hall West Playground
Playground
Arlington Hall West Park
Park
Village Center Public Square
Park
Edison Park
Park
Alcova Heights Park
Park
Skyline Park Playground
Playground
Doctors Branch Park
Park
Skyline Park
Park
Barcroft Park
Park
Bluemont Park
Park
Hogge Park
Park
Henry Wright Park
Park
Bluemont playground
Playground
Lubber Run Park
Park
Douglas Park
Park
Oakland Street Park
Park
Bluemont Park
Park
Lucky Run Park
Park
Allie S. Freed Park
Park
Shops (3) A+
Phoenix Bike
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Karina Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Cassiels Hair Salon
Hairdresser
TJ Maxx
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Burlington
Department Store
Sweet Home Furniture
Furniture
Super Dollar
Discount Store
World Market
Interior Decoration
Nail Tek
Beauty
Skyline Day Spa
Beauty
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Value City Furniture
Furniture
HomeGoods
Houseware
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
DSW
Shoes
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Fashion Nails
Beauty
Christal Coiffure
Hairdresser
Old Navy
Clothing
AT&T
Electronics
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Barcroft (A+)

2. Claremont (A+)

3. Tara-Leeway Heights (A+)

4. Woodmont (A+)

5. Yorktown (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 34.8% take public transportation in Columbia Heights West.
Public Transit Stops (21)
Stops & Stations A+
8th Rd S at 5100
Bus Stop
S Greenbrier St at 8th Rd S
Bus Stop
7th Rd S at S Florida St
Bus Stop
8th Road S at S Greenbrier St
Bus Stop
7th Rd S at S Florida St
Bus Stop
S Greenbrier St at Mid Block
Bus Stop
7th Rd S at S Greenbrier St
Bus Stop
7th Rd S at S Greenbrier St
Bus Stop
7th Rd S at Park Condos
Bus Stop
7th Rd S WB at Park Condos
Bus Stop
S Dinwiddie St at 8th Rd S
Bus Stop
Columbia Pike at S Greenbrier St
Bus Stop
8th Road S at S Harrison St
Bus Stop
S Dinwiddie St at 8th Rd S
Bus Stop
Columbia Pike at S Greenbrier St
Bus Stop
Columbia Pike at S Frederick St
Bus Stop
S Frederick St at 10th St S
Bus Stop
Columbia Pike at S Dinwiddie St
Bus Stop
S Dinwiddie St at Columbia Pike
Bus Stop
S Dinwiddie St at 9th St S
Bus Stop
S Frederick St at 10th St S
Bus Stop
Columbia Pike at S Jefferson St
Bus Stop
8th Road S at S Carlin Springs Rd
Bus Stop
S Carlin Springs Rd at Columbia Pike
Bus Stop
25B
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
34.8% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Woodmont (A+)

2. Riverwood (A+)

3. Chain Bridge Forest (A+)

4. Stafford Albemarle Glebe (A+)

5. Olde Glebe (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Columbia Heights West is 120/100 - which is 10% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Columbia Heights West (F)

2. Columbia Heghts (F)

3. Forest Glen (F)

4. Columbia Forest (F)

5. Penrose (F)

crime B+

Columbia Heights West crime rates are 1,654 per 100k, which is 14% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
1,453 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
201 crimes per 100k A-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Riverwood (A+)

2. Woodmont (A+)

3. Bellevue Forest (A+)

4. Rivercrest (A+)

5. Lyon Village (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Columbia Heights West is $71,130 - which is 8% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$71,130 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Long Branch Creek (A+)

2. Columbia Heghts (A+)

3. Columbia Heights West (A+)

4. Forest Glen (A)

5. Alcova Heights (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Northern Virginia Doctors Medical Center
Doctor
Virginia Hospital Center Urgent Care
Clinic
ManorCare Health Services-Arlington
Nursing Home
Dr Sameera A Rentia Pediatrician
Clinic
Xcel Urgent Care
Clinic
VHC Health
Doctor
C-More Drug Store
Pharmacy
NVCC Police Department
Police
Farhan Qureshi, DDS
Dentist
New Teledoc
Doctor
SuperKids Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
King Street Dental Care
Dentist
Pulmonary Associates, Ltd
Doctor
CN Internal Medicine
Doctor
Primary Care Medical Services
Doctor
Pediatrics Internationale
Doctor
Alexandria Smiles Dentistry
Dentist
Hoang K. Do, DDS LLC
Dentist
New Smiles Dental
Dentist
LNT Dental
Dentist
Skyline Medical Center
Doctor
AMC Dental Spa
Dentist
Center for Dental Anesthesia
Dentist
Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Station 5
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Alcova Heights (A+)

2. Arlington Forest (A+)

3. Arlington Heights (A+)

4. Arlington View (A+)

5. Arlington-East Falls (A+)

housing A

Columbia Heights West home prices are $270,140 - which is 9% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$270,140 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Arlington Heights (A+)

2. Colonial Village (A+)

3. Ballston-Virginia Square (A+)

4. Arlington Forest (A+)

5. Fairlington-Shirlington (A+)

schools C-

The Columbia Heights West graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (0) A
Campbell Elementary
Glen Forest Elementary
Barcroft Elementary
Our Savior Lutheran School
Carlin Springs Elementary
Kenmore Middle
Claremont Immersion
Randolph Elementary
Barrett Elementary
Crossroads Child Development Center
Corpus Christi School
Jefferson Middle
Ashlawn Elementary
Bailey'S Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences
Full Circle Montessori School
Arlington Traditional
Technical Education & Career Center
Montessori Public School Of Arlington
Henry Elementary
Governor'S Academy For Career And Technical Education In Arl
St Ann Catholic School
Abingdon Elementary
Early Childhood Center
John Adams Elementary
Drew Model Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Wakefield High
Arlington Community High
Stuart High
Washington-Lee High
Episcopal High School
T.C. Williams High
Yorktown High
Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology
Bishop Ireton High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Arlington Ridge (A+)

2. Westover Village (A+)

3. Lyon Village (A+)

4. Waverly Hills (A+)

5. Waycroft-Woodlawn (A+)

ratings F

Columbia Heights West has an overall rating of 29% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes F
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Alcova Heights (A+)

2. Yorktown (A+)

3. Bluemont (A+)

4. Rock Spring (A+)

5. Fairlington-Shirlington (A+)

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Columbia Heights West, Arlington, VA Area Guide

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Columbia Heights West Area Facts

  • Columbia Heights West has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Columbia Heights West crime rates are 59% higher than the Arlington average
  • Cost of living in Columbia Heights West is 32% lower than the Arlington average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Columbia Heights West? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Long Branch Nature Center
      Bailey's Branch Park
      Glencarlyn park playground
      Spring Lane Park
      Carlin Hall Park
      Carlin Hall Playground
      Arlington Hall West Playground
      Arlington Hall West Park

      Entertainment

      Roos cave
      Ball-Sellers House
      Lubber Run Amphitheater
      Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (AS)
      Washington & Old Dominion Caboose
      Constitution Park Bell
      Regal Cinemas
      Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Popeyes
      MacDonald
      KFC
      Wingstop
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Subway
      Einstein Bros. Bagels

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Columbia Heights West? Of all people who commute, 34.8% take public transportation in Columbia Heights West.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      35%

      30% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Columbia Heights West? The cost of living in Columbia Heights West is 120/100 - which is 10% higher than Virginia.
      Columbia Heights West
      120

      20% more expensive than average

      Arlington
      177

      77% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Columbia Heights West? Columbia Heights West crime rates are 1,654, which are 14% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,654 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Columbia Heights West? The median income in Columbia Heights West is $71,130 which is 8% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $71,13029% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,90834% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Columbia Heights West a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ballston Urgent Care
      Virginia Hospital Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      NoVA Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Metropolitan Pediatrics
      Chiropractor
      Iverson Orthodontics
      Pediatric Associates of Alexandria
      Northern Virginia Doctors Medical Center
      ENT Specialists Of Northern Virginia
      Virginia Heart - Arlington
      Washington Radiology

      A Housing

      What are Columbia Heights West home prices? Columbia Heights West home prices are $270,140 - which is 9% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $270,14046% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,53862% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      52% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Columbia Heights West have good schools? The Columbia Heights West graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Columbia Heights West a good place to live? Columbia Heights West has an overall rating of 29% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      29%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      29%

      3 total surveys

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