Aurora Highlands, Arlington, VA Area Guide

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Aurora Highlands Area Facts

  • Aurora Highlands has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Aurora Highlands crime rates are 4% higher than the Arlington average
  • Cost of living in Aurora Highlands is 1% lower than the Arlington average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Nelly Custis Park
      Nina Park
      Ives Park
      Eads Park
      Oakcrest Park
      Crystal City Workout Park
      Fort Scott Park
      Virginia Highlands Park

      Entertainment

      Bowlero Arlington
      Studio Red
      Studio Cyan
      Gallery Underground
      Synetic Practice Studio
      Synetic Theater
      Studio Blue
      Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Virginia ABC
      Subway
      Mezeh
      Jimmy John's
      Kohinoor Dhaba Inc.
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Sweetgreen

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Aurora Highlands? Of all people who commute, 43.3% take public transportation in Aurora Highlands.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      50% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      43%

      39% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      7% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Aurora Highlands? The cost of living in Aurora Highlands is 175/100 - which is 61% higher than Virginia.
      Aurora Highlands
      175

      75% 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 Aurora Highlands? Aurora Highlands crime rates are 1,067, which are 44% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,067 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 94

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Aurora Highlands? The median income in Aurora Highlands is $120,147 which is 82% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $120,147117% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $70,277136% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Aurora Highlands a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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 Aurora Highlands home prices? Aurora Highlands home prices are $696,714 - which is 180% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $696,714277% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,220134% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      30%

      53% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Aurora Highlands have good schools? The Aurora Highlands graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% 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

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Aurora Highlands a good place to live? Aurora Highlands has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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