Top neighborhoods near Fort Myer
Arlington (Alcova Heights / Columbia Pike)
Diverse Arlington neighborhoods south of the Pentagon and Fort Myer with walkable streets, metro access, and a range of housing options.
5–10 min to main gate
Arlington (Clarendon / Ballston)
Trendy transit-oriented Arlington neighborhoods with excellent restaurant scenes, nightlife, and direct Metro access to DC.
10–15 min to main gate
Falls Church / Alexandria
Adjacent independent cities with excellent schools, historic character, and suburban amenities slightly removed from the DC core.
15–20 min to main gate
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington Public Schools is one of the highest-rated urban school districts in the nation with diverse, well-resourced campuses and strong special programs.
What families should know
- Washington-Lee (now Washington-Liberty) and Yorktown High School are the flagship high schools
- District has numerous IB, language immersion, and STEM magnet programs
- Very high teacher quality and significant per-pupil spending compared to national averages
Life around Fort Myer
Arlington National Cemetery
America's most hallowed military burial ground — the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and burial services are deeply meaningful experiences for military families.
Pentagon Memorial
Outdoor memorial honoring the 184 victims of the 9/11 Pentagon attack — a moving and important site adjacent to the installation.
Crystal City Underground
Underground shopping and dining corridor connecting Crystal City's office buildings — convenient for quick errands during the workday.
The Capital Grille (Tysons)
Upscale steakhouse in nearby Tysons Corner — ideal for officer dining and special occasions.
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Car-free island nature park in the Potomac River, accessible via footbridge — a surprising natural escape minutes from the DC hustle.
Washington DC National Mall
The full suite of Smithsonian museums, monuments, and memorials — all free and within 15 minutes of Fort Myer.
Buying or renting near Fort Myer
Home Prices
$650,000–$1,200,000
Typical Rent
$2,500–$4,200/mo
Arlington is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. Fort Myer assignments come with the highest BAH rates in the Army but purchasing is extremely challenging. Most junior personnel rent; senior officers may consider further-out suburbs.
Popular neighborhoods: Clarendon, Ballston, Columbia Pike
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