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North Rosslyn

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 5
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    NG
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
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North Rosslyn is a neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia with a population of 3,024. North Rosslyn is in Arlington County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in North Rosslyn offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In North Rosslyn there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in North Rosslyn and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in North Rosslyn are highly rated.
About North Rosslyn...
Population
3,024

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$569,445
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,090
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    63%
  • Own
    37%
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North Rosslyn Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    282.7
  • Murder
    —
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    —
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500.1
  • Theft
    —
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$136,533
National
$55,322
Children
8%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    44%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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North Rosslyn Reviews

5
All Categories
Easy access to Georgetown, airport, trails, Potomac River paddling, gyms and casual eateries. Needs more nightlife and upscale dining but, it's in the works. Safeway is being remodeled. Great outdoor and social activities sponsored by Rosslyn BID! River Place is insanely cheap to live with pool, gym, and garage... and only 2 blocks from Metro.
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Rosslyn /ˈrɒzlɪn/ is a heavily urbanized unincorporated area in Northern Virginia located in the northeastern corner of Arlington County, Virginia, north of Arlington National Cemetery and directly across the Potomac River from Georgetown and Foggy Bottom in Washington, D.C.

Rosslyn encompasses the Arlington neighborhoods of North Rosslyn and Radnor/Ft. Myer Heights, and is located east of Courthouse, another urbanized Arlington neighborhood. Characterized as one of several "urban villages" by the County, the numerous skyscrapers in the dense business section of Rosslyn make its appearance in some ways more urban than nearby Washington. Rosslyn residents have an average household income of $105,000 and 81% are college graduates
Too much of a commercial business area, and not enough amenities for residents actually living in the community.