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Glencarlyn Area Facts

  • Glencarlyn has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Glencarlyn crime rates are 25% higher than the Arlington average
  • Cost of living in Glencarlyn is 8% lower than the Arlington average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Carlin Hall Park
      Carlin Hall Playground
      Long Branch Nature Center
      Glencarlyn park playground
      Bluemont Park
      Bluemont playground
      Edison Park
      Hogge Park

      Entertainment

      Ball-Sellers House
      Lubber Run Amphitheater
      Roos cave
      Washington & Old Dominion Caboose
      Ocean Dunes Waterpark
      Constitution Park Bell
      Regal Cinemas
      Eden Center

      Food & Drink

      Brick's Pizza
      sweetFrog
      Subway
      KFC
      Little Caesars
      Popeyes
      MacDonald
      Panera Bread

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Glencarlyn? Of all people who commute, 13.2% take public transportation in Glencarlyn.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Glencarlyn? The cost of living in Glencarlyn is 163/100 - which is 49% higher than Virginia.
      Glencarlyn
      163

      63% 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 Glencarlyn? Glencarlyn crime rates are 1,280, which are 32% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,280 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 79

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Glencarlyn? The median income in Glencarlyn is $107,800 which is 63% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $107,80095% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,61360% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Glencarlyn 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

      B Housing

      What are Glencarlyn home prices? Glencarlyn home prices are $619,725 - which is 149% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $619,725236% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,81091% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      17% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Glencarlyn have good schools? The Glencarlyn graduation rate is 91% - which is 7% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      72%

      50% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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