North Arlington vs Downtown Alexandria

Washington, DC Neighborhood Comparison

North Arlington's median sale price is $950k, about $82k (9%) more than Downtown Alexandria's $868k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
North Arlington
$950k median
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Neighborhood B
Downtown Alexandria
$868k median
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North Arlington
Metric
Downtown Alexandria
$950k
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Median Price
$868k
9/10
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School Rating
not compared: missing on one side
N/A
North Arlington
Median Price
100%
Downtown Alexandria
Median Price
91%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Arlington or Downtown Alexandria more expensive?

North Arlington has a median home price of $950k and Downtown Alexandria is $868k. Downtown Alexandria is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — North Arlington or Downtown Alexandria?

North Arlington has a school rating of 9/10 and Downtown Alexandria rates 0/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

North Arlington has no Walk Score on file. Downtown Alexandria has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.