Ballston

Features the Ballston Quarter, excellent transit access, and a mix of high-rise living and retail.
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Ballston streetscape with a brick commercial building, glass office towers, and shops along the street.
Outdoor Ballston plaza with orange umbrellas, patio seating, and Quarter Market storefront.
Ballston Quarter Market food hall with vendor counters and leather lounge seating.
Ballston Quarter’s brick-and-glass buildings frame an outdoor plaza with market and café seating.
Quarter Market in Ballston, with an open glass canopy and lounge seating inside.
Ballston streetscape with leafy trees, sidewalk cafés, and pedestrians outside modern storefronts.
Indoor ice rink with glass boards, an upper-level walkway, and sponsor signs.
Indoor ice rink seen through glass with an Arlington 2018 Stanley Cup Champions decal.
Modern market lounge with white-and-green pod chairs, wood flooring, and an escalator.
Glass building with large Washington Capitals signage and a player autograph entrance sign.
Communal lounge with a leafy wall, artificial grass, wicker chairs, and two people.
Multi-level shopping mall atrium with glass railings and Macy’s and 5Wits storefronts.
Ballston Exchange plaza with large gold lettering, landscaped planters, and a wooden pergola.
Ballston Service Station food hall with diners seated at the counter and communal tables.
Ballston streetscape with a Harris Teeter store below a large apartment building.
Rows of black rental ice skates arranged by size on shelves behind a counter.
Urban plaza with tiered steps, cafe seating, orange umbrellas, and a curved wooden bench between brick-and-glass buildings.
Shopping center atrium with brick walls, glass-railed walkways, and signs for shops and Iceplex access.
Skaters practice at Capital Iceplex on a bright indoor ice rink.
BUZZ storefront with outdoor café seating beneath leafy trees.
Multi-level shopping atrium with glass railings, brick walls, and sunlight across the tiled floor.

Property Listings

Aerial view of an outlined commercial property among larger Arlington buildings.
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MLS® VAAR2050420

$8,000,000

3435 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
8,330 Sq.Ft.
White two-story house with a steep gable, flower boxes, covered porch, and dark double garage.
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MLS® VAAR2079196

$3,195,000

3528 14TH STREET N, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,871 Sq.Ft.
Two-story white and charcoal house with a steep gable, brick steps, and a paved driveway.
Sold
MLS® VAAR2066792

$3,150,000

809 N KENMORE STREET, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
6 Beds 6.5 Baths 5,720 Sq.Ft.
Contemporary stone-and-white home with gabled rooflines and an attached dark garage at dusk.
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MLS® VAAR2069728

$3,100,000

650 N JACKSON STREET, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
6 Beds 5.5 Baths 6,352 Sq.Ft.
Staged living room with a fireplace, large windows, light hardwood floors, and neutral furnishings.
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MLS® VAAR2067076

$2,950,000

629 N LINCOLN STREET N, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
6 Beds 6.5 Baths 5,468 Sq.Ft.
Gray two-story house with white trim, double garage, covered porch, and landscaped front yard.
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MLS® VAAR2071448

$2,855,000

4423 15TH STREET N, ARLINGTON, VA 22207
7 Beds 7 Baths 6,566 Sq.Ft.
Two-story house at dusk with glowing windows, flower beds, and a paved driveway to a detached garage.
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MLS® VAAR2069016

$2,725,000

630 N KENMORE STREET, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
5 Beds 5.5 Baths 4,650 Sq.Ft.
Two-story gray and blue house with a white-columned porch, stone steps, and landscaped front yard.
Sold
MLS® VAAR2049272

$2,700,000

1314 N JACKSON STREET, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
6 Beds 5.5 Baths 5,078 Sq.Ft.
Two-story gray-shingled house with black shutters and a warmly lit covered entry at dusk.
Sold
MLS® VAAR2069018

$2,675,000

632 N KENMORE STREET, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,352 Sq.Ft.
Blue-gray two-story house with steep gables, large windows, and an attached garage.
Sold
MLS® VAAR2048136

$2,560,000

1532 N RANDOLPH STREET, ARLINGTON, VA 22207
6 Beds 6.5 Baths 5,765 Sq.Ft.
Craftsman-style house with a broad porch, stone fence, and flowering trees.
Sold
MLS® VAAR2052676

$2,555,000

1310 N JACKSON STREET N, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,260 Sq.Ft.
Gray-shingled two-story house with a covered porch, stone foundation, and attached garage.
Sold
MLS® VAAR2050052

$2,537,000

3187 17TH STREET N, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
5 Beds 6 Baths 4,622 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Ballston

  • Living here is being a part of the newly redeveloped Ballston Quarter
  • Perfect for those who enjoy walkable convenience, easy access to public transportation options, the nightlife scene, and all just steps from their door
  • Not ideal for those wanting more privacy and a quieter lifestyle.
  • A typical home: 82% of closed sales in 2022 were attached townhomes/condos
  • Median sold price: $502,500 (2023 year to date, all properties)
  • Transit: Ballston-MU and Virginia Square Metro stations serve as a major transit hub, connecting ART and Metrobus with Metrorail's Orange and Silver Lines. Plenty of on-street bicycle lanes, connecting to the Custis and Bluemont Junction trails.

Ballston is closer to urban than it is suburban. It has its own mini skyline. The Ballston community is filled with high-rise office buildings, apartment buildings, condominiums, street-level retail, and small pockets of single-family houses. The few notable neighborhoods include Arlington Forest, Buckingham, Boulevard Manor, and Bluemont.

The transformation into Ballston Quarter is complete. There is a mix of regional, homegrown businesses and boutique retailers, and chains with an emphasis on fun. This thoughtful design and selection of storefronts is exactly what makes the Arlington area unique. Ballston is also home to the Kettler Capitals Iceplex, where the Washington Capitals practice. Most weekdays, there’s a great selection of food trucks just outside Ballston Metro Station.

Ballston is a business hub for several United States government agencies and university offices, such as Marymount University, Virginia Tech research center, and George Washington University graduate education center.

If you pass the corner of Glebe and Wilson Blvd, you may notice a Ballston landmark – the signature blue diamond canopy and windows of the old Bob Peck Chevy showroom. This is an example of the classic Googie architecture and just one indication of how Ballston has managed to blend past and present.

Overview for Ballston, VA

25,921 people live in Ballston, where the median age is 33.7 and the average individual income is $84,715. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,921

Total Population

33.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$84,715

Average individual Income

Around Ballston, VA

There's plenty to do around Ballston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

72
Very Walkable
Walking Score
58
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ballston Local, Mary's Restaurant & Catering, and Better Mousetrap.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Ballston Local Logo
Dining · $$ 0.49 miles 169 reviews 4.2/5 stars
Dining 0.5 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.79 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.8 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Edison Park Logo
Active 0.4 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Ballston Children Center Logo
Active 0.74 miles 13 reviews 4/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Ballston, VA

Population Households Employment

Ballston has 13,441 households, with an average household size of 1.91. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ballston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 25,921 people call Ballston home. The population density is 16,514 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,921

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33.7 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
13,441

Total Households

1.91

Average Household Size

$84,715

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Ballston, VA

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The following schools are within or nearby Ballston. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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