Livability Score

84
/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 (2) A+
Buzz Bakeshop
Coffee Shop
M.E. Swing Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Dolce and Bean
Coffee Shop
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
Coffee Shop
Nectar Del Ray
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Junction Bakery & Bistro
Coffee Shop
South Block
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
St. Elmos Coffee Pub
Coffee Shop
Elizabeth's Counter
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Waffle Shop
Coffee Shop
Hawwi Ethiopian Café and Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Uptown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Espressamente Illy
Coffee Shop
Turkish Coffee Lady
Coffee Shop
Misha's Coffeehouse and Roaster
Coffee Shop
King Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
ESP Tea & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Lori’s Table
Coffee Shop
Uptowner Cafe
Coffee Shop
Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
South Block
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Del Ray Poetry Fence
Attraction
Del Ray Artisans
Theatre Arts
Memorial Pool
Attraction
Birchmere
Theatre Arts
Old Town Theater
Cinema
Friendship Fire Station
Museum
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Art Gallery
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Theatre Arts
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Musuem
Museum
Lyceum Museum
Museum
Athenaeum
Art Gallery
Freedom House Museum
Museum
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Attraction
Bowlero Arlington
Bowling Alley
African American Heritage Park Sculpture
Attraction
Studio Red
Art Gallery
Synetic Practice Studio
Theatre Arts
Geodesic Dome
Attraction
Studio Cyan
Art Gallery
Gallery Underground
Art Gallery
Studio Blue
Art Gallery
Synetic Theater
Theatre Arts
AMC Hoffman Center 22
Cinema
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Cinema
World War I-Era Rudder
Attraction
Food and Drink (8) C+
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Marino's Pizza and Subs
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Monterey's Pizza
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
The Majestic
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
&pizza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sicilian Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
ABC
Alcohol
Asian Wok Cafe
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Blue and White Carry Out
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Kohinoor Dhaba Inc.
Fast Food
BGR The Burger Joint
Fast Food
Fitness (1) A+
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Trident Crossfit
Gym
Vital
Gym
Ascend Cycle
Gym
Studio Body Logic
Gym
Trancedental Meditation Center
Gym
Mt Vernon Rec Center
Gym
Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center
Gym
Zweet Sport - Total Fitness Studio
Gym
CrossFit Old Town
Gym
Grace Brethren Church
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Sand and Steel Fitness
Gym
captains row
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
JBAB Youth Center
Community Centre
Onelife Fitness
Gym
Charles Barrett Recreation Center
Gym
Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
Gym
Nannie J Lee Community Center
Community Centre
Solidcore
Gym
Aurora Hills Community Center
Community Centre
Fairlington Community Center
Community Centre
Energy Club
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
Giant
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Bagel Uprising
Bakery
Cheesetique
Cheese
Let's Meat on the Avenue
Butcher
Elizabeth's Counter
Bakery
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
FoodStar
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Lidl Express
Grocery Store
MOM's Organic Market
Grocery Store
Tiger Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Baguette
Bakery
Mercadito Ramos III Latin Market
Grocery Store
Java Grill
Bakery
Alexandria Cupcake
Bakery
Veronica's Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Lavender Moon Cupcakery
Bakery
FireHook
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bread and Chocolate Bakery
Bakery
JBAB Commissary
Grocery Store
Parks (18) A+
Toddler Maze
Playground
Custis Linear Park
Park
Neighborhood Park
Park
Howell Linear Park
Park
Potomac Yard Park
Park
Daingerfield Island
Park
Randolph and La Grande
Park
Fire Station Park
Park
PY Plaza East
Park
Potomac Yard Park
Park
Mt Ida Greenway
Park
Eugene Simpson Stadium Park
Park
Mount Jefferson Park
Park
Chetworth Park
Park
Portner Park
Park
Simpson Park Playground
Playground
Charles W. Hill Park
Park
St. Asaph Park
Park
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Park
Powhatan Park
Park
Mount Vernon Elementary Playground
Park
Ruby Tucker Park
Park
Colasanto Park
Park
MV Commons
Park
Shops (15) A+
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Hairy Situations Dog Grooming
Pets
The Ultimate Barber
Hairdresser
Slaters Market
Gift Shop
Russian Gourmet
Convenience Store
From Head to Tail Spa
Pets
Hands in Motion II
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Target
Department Store
New York & Company
Clothing
PetSmart
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative
Bicycle
Del Ray Nails & Spa
Beauty
Your Dog's Best Friend "The Store"
Pets
The Purple Goose
Clothing
Executive Lock and Key Service
Home Improvement
Bellies & Babies
Clothing
Nature's Nibbles
Pets
TJ Maxx
Department Store
V Elegant Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Vintage Dress Company
Clothing
La Brocante
Interior Decoration
top it off
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Fairlington-Bradlee (A+)

2. Landmark-Van Dom (A+)

3. North Ridge-Rosemont (A+)

4. Seminary Hill (A-)

5. Eisenhower Ave (A-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 20.2% take public transportation in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens.
Public Transit Stops (14)
Stops & Stations A+
Rt 1 & E Custis Ave
Bus Stop
Rt 1 & E Custis Ave
Bus Stop
Rt 1 & E Swann Ave
Bus Stop
Rt 1 & E Swann Ave
Bus Stop
125
Bus Stop
Crystal City Transitway & Potomac Ave
Bus Stop
Crystal City Transitway & Potomac Ave
Bus Stop
Slaters Ln + W Abingdon Dr
Bus Stop
E Glebe Rd & Potomac Ave
Bus Stop
Slaters Ln + Portner Rd
Bus Stop
E Glebe Rd & Potomac Ave
Bus Stop
E Glebe Rd + Main Line Blvd
Bus Stop
Jefferson Davis Hwy & E Glebe Rd
Bus Stop
Bashford Ln+Seaport Ln
Bus Stop
W Abingdon Dr & Bashford Ln
Bus Stop
Bashford Ln+Powhatan St
Bus Stop
Bashford Ln+Powhatan St
Bus Stop
Bashford Ln + W Abingdon Dr
Bus Stop
Powhatan St. + Bashford Ln
Bus Stop
Bashford Ln + N Pitt St
Bus Stop
Bashford Ln + N Pitt St
Bus Stop
10A, 10B, 10E, 10R
Bus Stop
10A, 10B, 10E
Bus Stop
DASH
Bus Stop
metrobus
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
20.2% A
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Alexandria Wrest (A+)

2. Braddock Road Metro (A+)

3. Eisenhower Ave (A+)

4. Eisenhower East (A+)

5. Fairlington-Bradlee (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens is 176/100 - which is 61% 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. Alexandria Wrest (D-)

2. Landmark-Van Dom (F)

3. Seminary Hill (F)

4. Braddock Road Metro (F)

5. Eisenhower Ave (F)

crime A+

Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens crime rates are 1,490 per 100k, which is 23% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
1,459 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
31 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. North Ridge-Rosemont (A+)

2. Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens (A+)

3. Southwest Wuadrant (A)

4. Alexandria Wrest (B+)

5. Taylor Run (B+)

employment A+

The median income in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens is $151,798 - which is 129% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$151,798 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.0% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Alexandria Wrest (A)

2. Braddock Road Metro (A+)

3. Eisenhower Ave (A+)

4. Eisenhower East (A+)

5. Fairlington-Bradlee (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
The Station at Potomac Yard
Fire Station
Giant Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alexandria Fire Station Company 202
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Neighborhood Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alexandria Fire Station Company 204
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Del Ray Smiles
Dentist
Neighborhood Health
Clinic
Dentist Ashley S. Nguyen
Dentist
Pediatric Associates of Alexandria
Doctor
NOVA Patient Care
Doctor
Braddock Dental
Dentist
Nova Patient Care
Clinic
MWAA Fire Station 301
Fire Station
Parker-Gray Pediatric Dental Care
Dentist
Alexandria Volunteer Fire Station Company 205
Fire Station
LasikPlus Vision Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Alexandria Fire Station Company 203
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alexandria Fire Station Company 201
Fire Station
DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Training Academy
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Alexandria Wrest (A+)

2. Braddock Road Metro (A+)

3. Fairlington-Bradlee (A+)

4. King St Metro (A+)

5. Landmark-Van Dom (A+)

housing A+

Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens home prices are $701,780 - which is 183% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$701,780 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Fairlington-Bradlee (A+)

2. Seminary Hill (A+)

3. Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens (A+)

4. Eisenhower East (A+)

5. Taylor Run (A+)

schools B+

The Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens graduation rate is 97% - which is 14% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Commonwealth Academy
Mount Vernon Elementary
The Del Ray Montessori School
George Washington Middle
Cora Kelly Magnet Elementary
Immanuel Lutheran School
Alexandria Country Day School
Grace Episcopal School
St Rita School
Maury Elementary
Jefferson-Houston Elementary
George Mason Elementary
Old Town Montessori School
Blue Bird Of Alexandria
St Pauls Nursery & Day School
Leckie Ec
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Lyles-Crouch Elementary
Gunston Middle
Charles Barrett Elementary
Blessed Sacrament School & Early Childhood Ctr
Potomac Crescent Waldorf School
Patterson Es
Oakridge Elementary
Governor'S Health Science Academy
High Schools (0) F
Commonwealth Academy
Fusion Academy Alexandria
T.C. Williams High
Bishop Ireton High School
Ballou Hs
Ballou Stay Hs
Episcopal High School
National Collegiate Preparatory Pchs
Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs
Kipp Dc - Somerset College Preparatory Pcs
Friendship Pcs Technology Preparatory Academy High
Arlington Community High
Oxon Hill High
Wakefield High
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs
Potomac High
West Potomac High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Old Town (A+)

2. North Ridge-Rosemont (A+)

3. Southwest Wuadrant (A+)

4. Braddock Road Metro (A+)

5. Taylor Run (A+)

ratings A+

Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens has an overall rating of 99% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens (A+)

2. Northeast (A+)

3. Old Town (A+)

4. Alexandria Wrest (A+)

5. Eisenhower Ave (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens, Alexandria, VA Area Guide

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Living in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens, Alexandria, VA

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Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens Area Facts

  • Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens crime rates are 30% lower than the Alexandria average
  • Cost of living in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens is 11% higher than the Alexandria average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Toddler Maze
      Custis Linear Park
      Neighborhood Park
      Howell Linear Park
      Potomac Yard Park
      Daingerfield Island
      Randolph and La Grande
      Fire Station Park

      Entertainment

      Del Ray Poetry Fence
      Del Ray Artisans
      Memorial Pool
      Birchmere
      Old Town Theater
      Friendship Fire Station
      Torpedo Factory Art Center
      Torpedo Factory Art Center

      Food & Drink

      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Marino's Pizza and Subs
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      Monterey's Pizza
      Chipotle
      The Majestic
      Five Guys

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens? Of all people who commute, 20.2% take public transportation in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      20%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens? The cost of living in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens is 176/100 - which is 61% higher than Virginia.
      Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens
      176

      76% more expensive than average

      Alexandria
      158

      58% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens? Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens crime rates are 1,490, which are 23% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,490 per 100k people

      36% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 68

      36% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens? The median income in Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens is $151,798 which is 129% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $151,798174% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $86,921191% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      78% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Inova Alexandria Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Neighborhood Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Giant Pharmacy

      Doctors

      LasikPlus Vision Center
      NOVA Patient Care
      MedStar Medical Group Primary Care
      Skyline Medical Center
      Primary Care Medical Services
      CN Internal Medicine
      Pediatrics Internationale
      Pulmonary Associates, Ltd

      A+ Housing

      What are Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens home prices? Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens home prices are $701,780 - which is 183% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $701,780280% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,031114% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens have good schools? The Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens graduation rate is 97% - which is 14% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens a good place to live? Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens has an overall rating of 99% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      99%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      99%

      4 total surveys

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