Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA Area Guide

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Alcova Heights Area Facts

  • Alcova Heights has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Alcova Heights crime rates are 8% higher than the Arlington average
  • Cost of living in Alcova Heights is 4% lower than the Arlington average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Alcova Heights Park
      Oakland Street Park
      Arlington Hall West Playground
      Village Center Public Square
      Arlington Hall West Park
      Arlington Heights Park
      Doctors Branch Park
      Monroe Park

      Entertainment

      Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
      Roos cave
      NAFASI Interiors
      Lubber Run Amphitheater
      Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
      Regal Cinemas
      Bowling Center
      Drew Park Sprayground

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Chipotle
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      doña bessy
      china express
      jarochita grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Alcova Heights? Of all people who commute, 24.0% take public transportation in Alcova Heights.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      24%

      19% 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 Alcova Heights? The cost of living in Alcova Heights is 169/100 - which is 55% higher than Virginia.
      Alcova Heights
      169

      69% more expensive than average

      Arlington
      177

      77% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Alcova Heights? Alcova Heights crime rates are 1,108, which are 42% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,108 per 100k people

      51% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 91

      51% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Alcova Heights? The median income in Alcova Heights is $127,157 which is 92% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $127,157130% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $65,956121% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Alcova Heights a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Ballston Urgent Care
      Virginia Hospital Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      NoVA Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Metropolitan Pediatrics
      Chiropractor
      Iverson Orthodontics
      Pediatric Associates of Alexandria
      Northern Virginia Doctors Medical Center
      ENT Specialists Of Northern Virginia
      Virginia Heart - Arlington
      Washington Radiology

      A- Housing

      What are Alcova Heights home prices? Alcova Heights home prices are $682,533 - which is 175% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $682,533270% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,75685% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      23% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Alcova Heights have good schools? The Alcova Heights graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Alcova Heights a good place to live? Alcova Heights has an overall rating of 99% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      99%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      99%

      1 total surveys

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