Livability Score

75
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Great Harvest Bread Company
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Springfield Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Iceberry Frozen Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
National Museum Of The United States Army
Museum
Fort Belvoir Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Wood Theater
Cinema
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Paper Moon
Nightclub
Woodlawn Mansion
Attraction
Pope-Leighey House
Attraction
Woodlawn Plantation
Attraction
George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill
Attraction
Miller's Cottage
Museum
Lucy Burns Museum
Museum
Distillery
Museum
Gristmill
Museum
Food and Drink (6) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Vocelli Pizza
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Gyro Factory
Fast Food
Texas Donuts
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Great Wall Billiards
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Newington Forest Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Kingstowne Thompson Center
Community Centre
Pure Fitness Springfield
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Kingstowne South Center
Community Centre
Wells Field House
Gym
Kawamura Human Performance Center
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Body Shop Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (2) F
American Halal Meat
Butcher
Giant
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Father & Son Seafood
Seafood
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Commissary
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Smart Markets
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Springfield Butcher
Butcher
Giant
Grocery Store
La Mart
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
La Latina Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Out of the Bubble
Bakery
Mena Bakery and Carry Out
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (12) C-
Saratoga School Playground
Playground
Saratoga Park
Park
Saratoga School Playground
Playground
Raceway Farms Playground
Park
Levelle W. Dupell Park
Park
Pohick Estates Park
Park
Rolling Wood School Site
Park
Southgate Park
Park
Island Creek Park
Park
Loisdale Park
Park
Hooes Road Park
Park
Daventry Playground
Park
Newington Heights Park
Park
Amberleigh Park
Park
Rolling Forest Park
Park
Community Playground
Park
Pohick Stream Valley Park
Park
West Springfield Park
Park
Lorton Park
Park
Park Playground
Playground
Lower Potomac Park
Park
West Springfield Elementrary Playground
Playground
Windsor Knolls Community Park
Park
Newington Commons Park
Park
Kingstowne Park
Park
Shops (10) C+
Cabinets To Go
Furniture
Backlick Center South II
Mall
VIP Barber and Beauty
Hairdresser
VIP Nails
Beauty
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Serenity Nail Salon
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Lorton Station Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Salon Prive
Hairdresser
Wegmans Floral
Florist
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Hollywood Nails
Beauty
@Witts End
Hairdresser
Gunston Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Gunston Flowers
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Pet Value
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Vivian's Nail Spa
Beauty
Versus Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Enchanting Nails
Beauty
Lorton Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in Newington.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations D-
Saratoga Shopping Ctr Stop
Bus Stop
Patriot Ridge
Bus Stop
C
Bus Stop
D
Bus Stop
B
Bus Stop
A
Bus Stop
Lorton Station Blvd & Graysons Mill Ln
Bus Stop
Lorton Station Blvd & Graysons Mill Ln
Bus Stop
Harrover Pl & Lorton Station B
Bus Stop
Lorton VRE Bay A
Bus Stop
Lorton
Transit Station
Lorton VRE Bay B
Bus Stop
Lorton VRE Bay C
Bus Stop
Lorton Station Blvd & Percy Simms Dr
Bus Stop
Lorton Station Blvd & Percy Simms Dr
Bus Stop
Lorton Station Blvd & Grandwind Dr
Bus Stop
Lorton Station Blvd & Grandwind Dr
Bus Stop
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Bus Stop
Lorton (Auto Train)
Transit Station
Lorton Rd & Lewis Chapel Rd
Bus Stop
A
Bus Stop
B
Bus Stop
C
Bus Stop
Lorton Market St & Shoppers Market
Bus Stop
Lorton Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.4% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Newington is 150/100 - which is 38% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Newington crime rates are 953 per 100k, which is 51% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
838 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
116 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Newington is $137,694 - which is 108% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$137,694 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Apparatus Shop South
Fire Station
Precious Smiles of Virginia
Dentist
K&C Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lorton Station Dental Care
Dentist
The Fairfax
Nursing Home
About Women ob-gyn
Doctor
Lorton Town Dental
Dentist
Fort Belvoir Fire Department Station 66
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fairfax County Fire Station 19, Lorton
Fire Station
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 22, Springfield
Fire Station
Marketplace Medical Center
Doctor
INOVA Health-Plex Lorton
Clinic
Fort Belvoir Fire Department Station 63
Fire Station
Directorate of Emergency Services
Police
Dental Care of Springfield
Dentist
Inova Healthplex
Clinic
Pohick Fire Station
Fire Station
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 35, Pohick
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
The Retina Group of Washington
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Giant Food Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Newington home prices are $457,500 - which is 84% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$457,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools C

The Newington graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Angelus Academy
Saratoga Elementary
Island Creek Elementary
Lorton Station Elementary
Laurel Hill Elementary
Newington Forest Elementary
West Springfield Elementary
Lane Elementary
St Bernadette School
Rolling Valley Elementary
Garfield Elementary
Fort Belvoir Upper School
Fort Belvoir Elementary
Hunt Valley Elementary
Chesterbrook Academy
Hayfield Elementary
Forestdale Elementary
Calvary Road Christian School
Al-Qalam Academy
Keene Mill Elementary
Gunston Elementary
Halley Elementary
Crestwood Elementary
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School
Key Center School
High Schools (0) F
South County High
Hayfield Secondary
Al-Qalam Academy
Lee High
Key Center School
Alternative Paths Training School - Alexandria
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ratings A+

Newington has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (0)
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Newington, VA Area Guide

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Newington Area Facts

  • Newington has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Newington crime rates are 51% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Newington is 38% higher than the Virginia average
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Living In The City Of Newington 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) As I have grown to learn more in my elderly years, the term home is where the heart is rings more true now than ever. If ever I have loved a city with all of my heart, Newington would be that city. A place to call home is where I have wanted to live all of my life, not just a tow ...Read More n or city.

Newington is an amazing place and gets straight A's across the board. I think if you know a great State like Virginia, you can never go wrong. The Walgreens on Richmond Highway is where I like to get my daily dose, and you can't beat that. One thing about Virginia is that it is the best, point blank period.

The northern part of the state is full of love and true success. If ever I have seen more beautiful locations, please pinch me so that I can wake up. The majestic mountains and bays will help you ease the pain of the daily grind, I promise. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Newington? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Saratoga School Playground
      Saratoga Park
      Saratoga School Playground
      Raceway Farms Playground
      Levelle W. Dupell Park
      Pohick Estates Park
      Rolling Wood School Site
      Southgate Park

      Entertainment

      National Museum Of The United States Army
      Fort Belvoir Amphitheater
      Wood Theater
      Regal Cinemas
      Paper Moon
      Woodlawn Mansion
      Pope-Leighey House
      Woodlawn Plantation

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Chipotle
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Domino's
      Subway
      Vocelli Pizza

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Newington? Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in Newington.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Newington? The cost of living in Newington is 150/100 - which is 38% higher than Virginia.
      Newington
      150

      50% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Newington? Newington crime rates are 953, which are 51% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      953 per 100k people

      59% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 105

      59% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Newington? The median income in Newington is $137,694 which is 108% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $137,694149% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,24868% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Newington home prices? Newington home prices are $457,500 - which is 84% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $457,500148% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,258138% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      36% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Newington have good schools? The Newington graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      13% 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 Newington a good place to live? Newington has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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