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Arlington: Everything You Need And More
Arlington, Virginia, although technically a county, is considered a city by the US census bureau. It is part of the urban/residential area around Washington, D.C. Its 206,000 residents live in a 26 square mile area along the Potomac river between Falls Church and Alexandria, making it the smallest self-governing county in the United States.
Arlington's history goes back to the early settlement of the Americas. It was part of the original Colony of Virginia as granted in land parcels to the favorites of King Charles II. The modern county of Arlington, VA is the remainder of the old Alexandria County after part of it was incorporated into the city of Alexandria. To avoid confusion Alexandria County changed its name to Arlington County
Arlington, VA has very little industry to speak of, as most of its residents are involved in or work for the various levels of state and federal government. The Pentagon, although its mailing address reads "Washington, D.C." is located in Arlington. With 23,000 civilian and military personnel and 3,000 support staff, it is the world's largest office building. It is also considered the most efficient, because although it contains nearly 18 miles of corridors it takes less than 7 minutes to walk from any one point to any other in the building.
Arlington, Virginia is also famous for being the home of the Arlington National Cemetery. Created from the old home and grounds of Southern General Robert E. Lee after the Civil War, the Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for over 300,000 people, most are veterans of conflicts ranging from the American Revolution all the way up to the present war in Iraq.
The Washington D.C. area is a hub of higher education as well as government. Although Marymont University is the only school with its main campus in Arlington proper, it is within ten miles of many others, including the well-known Georgetown University. The primary and secondary school system in Arlington is also top notch, as Arlington is in the top ten spenders per pupil on education, receiving nearly half the county's revenue.
Whether you're moving to Arlington, VA for school or work, Arlington's excellent and extensive network of public transportation will meet all of your needs. Three color-coded lines of the Washington Metro serve Arlington as well as the Virginia Expressway commuter rail. There is both local and regional bus service in Arlington and more than 86 miles of designated bicycle lanes both on roadways and in scenic parks.
Arlington's Neighborhoods
With a dense population in such a small area, real estate in Arlington, Virginia can be dear. The average price of a home or condo is nearly $600,000, and renters can expect to pay around $1,500 per month for their apartment. However, the city's expansion and development is carefully regulated to maximize the amount of affordable housing and concentrate offices and workplaces near public transit depots.
Many of Arlington, VA's primarily commercial neighborhoods, such as Pentagon City, Virginia Square, and Williamsburg Circle are located near and named for Metrorail stations. They are spoken of as if they were independent cities, however, they are technically "urban villages" according to the county.
There are many residential neighborhoods in Arlington, VA, the majority of which house commuters who work in various sectors of government in and around the capitol area. Some of them, like Cherrydale and Yorktown, are quite well known. In fact, Fairlington, which consists of condos and townhouses built by the Department of Defense Home Committee in 1940, is on the national register of historic places.
Because of the strictness with which the county's real estate development is controlled, housing quality in Arlington, Virginia is very high across the board. Additionally, some unique and sought-after home styles exist in Arlington, such as the Sears Catalog homes: high quality houses built between 1908 and 1940 that have stood the test of time, and the post-World War II garden complexes made famous by architect Miran Mesrobian.
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