Columbia Heights West, VA Area Guide

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Columbia Heights West Area Facts

Columbia Heights West has a Livability Score of 74_/100, which is considered excellent
Columbia Heights West crime rates are 54% higher than the Arlington average
Cost of living in Columbia Heights West is 32% lower than the Arlington average

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What do the locals think about Columbia Heights West?

Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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A+ Amenities

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

Parks

Long Branch Nature Center

Bailey's Branch Park

Glencarlyn park playground

Spring Lane Park

Carlin Hall Park

Carlin Hall Playground

Arlington Hall West Playground

Arlington Hall West Park

Entertainment

Roos cave

Ball-Sellers House

Lubber Run Amphitheater

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (AS)

Washington & Old Dominion Caboose

Constitution Park Bell

Regal Cinemas

Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse

Food & Drink

Little Caesars

Popeyes

MacDonald

KFC

Wingstop

DQ Grill & Chill

Subway

Einstein Bros. Bagels

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Columbia Heights West? Of all people who commute, 34.8% take public transportation in Columbia Heights West.

Drive to Work

49%

28% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

35%

30% higher than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

1% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Columbia Heights West? The cost of living in Columbia Heights West is 120/100 - which is 10% higher than Virginia.

Columbia Heights West

20% more expensive than average

77% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

B+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Columbia Heights West? Columbia Heights West crime rates are 1,578, which are 17% lower than Virginia

1,578 per 100k people

31% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

31% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Columbia Heights West? The median income in Columbia Heights West is $71,130 which is 8% higher than Virginia.

Median household income

$71,13029% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$39,90834% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

46% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Columbia Heights West 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 Columbia Heights West home prices? Columbia Heights West home prices are $270,140 - which is 9% higher than Virginia

Median home value

$270,14046% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,53862% higher than the US average

52% lower than the US average

C- Schools

Does Columbia Heights West have good schools? The Columbia Heights West graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Virginia

High school grad. rates

9% lower than the US average

School test scores

100% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

F User Ratings

Is Columbia Heights West a good place to live? Columbia Heights West has an overall rating of 29% from 3 reviews.

Overall user rating

3 total ratings

User reviews rating

0 total reviews

User surveys rating

3 total surveys

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