Potomac West, Alexandria, VA Area Guide

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Potomac West Area Facts

  • Potomac West has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Potomac West crime rates are 2% lower than the Alexandria average
  • Cost of living in Potomac West is 8% higher than the Alexandria average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park
      Mount Vernon Elementary Playground
      Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
      Colasanto Park
      Mason Avenue Park
      Mason Avenue Park
      St. Asaph Park
      George Mason Park

      Entertainment

      Del Ray Artisans
      Del Ray Poetry Fence
      Birchmere
      Memorial Pool
      George Washington Masonic National Memorial
      Freedom House Museum
      Geodesic Dome
      Old Town Theater

      Food & Drink

      The Majestic
      Sicilian Pizza
      Popeyes
      McDonald's
      Marino's Pizza and Subs
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Monterey's Pizza
      Baskin-Robbins

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Potomac West? Of all people who commute, 21.4% take public transportation in Potomac West.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      30% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Potomac West? The cost of living in Potomac West is 171/100 - which is 57% higher than Virginia.
      Potomac West
      171

      71% more expensive than average

      Alexandria
      158

      58% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Potomac West? Potomac West crime rates are 2,608, which are 38% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,608 per 100k people

      14% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      14% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Potomac West? The median income in Potomac West is $128,834 which is 95% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $128,834133% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $66,474123% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      69% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Potomac West 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 West home prices? Potomac West home prices are $666,145 - which is 168% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $666,145261% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,025113% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Potomac West have good schools? The Potomac West graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      39% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Potomac West a good place to live? Potomac West has an overall rating of 100% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      4 total surveys

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