Riverwood, Arlington, VA Area Guide

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Riverwood Area Facts

  • Riverwood has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Riverwood crime rates are 60% lower than the Arlington average
  • Cost of living in Riverwood is 38% higher than the Arlington average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Woodmont Center
      Maywood Mini Park
      Maywood Mini Park
      Thrifton Hill Park
      Fort C.F. Smith Park
      Cherrydale Park Playground
      St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Playground
      Cherrydale Park

      Entertainment

      James I. Mayer Center for Environmental Education
      Kreeger Museum
      AMC
      Maison Francaise
      McNeir Auditorium
      Washington-Liberty High School War Memorial Stadium
      Mario & Alberto De La Cruz Art Gallery
      Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

      Food & Drink

      The Italian Store
      BGR The Burger Joint
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      Philippine Oriental Market & Deli
      Burger 7
      MacArthur Beverages Wine & Spirits
      Jetties

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverwood? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Riverwood.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% lower 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 Riverwood? The cost of living in Riverwood is 245/100 - which is 125% higher than Virginia.
      Riverwood
      245

      145% 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 Riverwood? Riverwood crime rates are 409, which are 78% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      409 per 100k people

      82% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 245

      82% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Riverwood? The median income in Riverwood is $245,875 which is 272% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $245,875344% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $126,993326% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      72% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Riverwood 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 Riverwood home prices? Riverwood home prices are $1,202,800 - which is 384% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $1,202,800551% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,501269% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      84%

      33% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Riverwood have good schools? The Riverwood graduation rate is 99% - which is 17% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% 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

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