Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Joint Base Arlington, Virginia
Top neighborhoods near Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Ballston / Arlington (N. Arlington)
Northern Arlington's walkable urban neighborhoods—Ballston, Clarendon, Rosslyn—offer Metro access, excellent dining, and a vibrant social scene. Premium pricing is offset by proximity to the Pentagon, JBM-HH, and the DC core.
10–15 min to main gate
South Arlington (Shirlington / Douglas Park)
South Arlington's neighborhoods offer somewhat more affordable homes than the north while retaining excellent Metro access, the Shirlington Village dining district, and Four Mile Run Trail.
10–20 min to main gate
Alexandria (Old Town / Del Ray)
Old Town Alexandria is one of the most coveted communities in the DC metro, with cobblestone streets, King Street dining, and waterfront access on the Potomac. Del Ray offers a quieter, more neighborhood-centric alternative at slightly lower prices.
15–20 min to main gate
Arlington Public Schools / Alexandria City Public Schools
Arlington Public Schools is one of Virginia's highest-performing districts and is nationally recognized for innovation, diversity, and academic rigor. Alexandria City Public Schools has undergone significant improvements and operates several IB schools. Both systems benefit from high property taxes that fund exceptional programming.
What families should know
- Washington-Liberty and Yorktown High Schools in Arlington are among the top public high schools in Virginia
- Arlington's H-B Woodlawn secondary is one of the most progressive and academically acclaimed public schools in the country
- Alexandria's T.C. Williams (now Alexandria City High School) has strong IB, STEM, and arts programs
Life around Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Arlington National Cemetery
The nation's most hallowed military cemetery, final resting place for over 400,000 veterans and service members, with hourly Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ceremonies, memorials to JFK and the Challenger crew, and daily guided tours.
The Capital Grille (Pentagon City)
An upscale steakhouse near Fashion Centre at Pentagon City favored by senior military and civilian leadership for special occasions, serving dry-aged steaks and an outstanding wine program.
Four Mile Run / W&OD Trail
The 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion Trail through Arlington and Northern Virginia is one of the most heavily used rail trails in the eastern US, connecting JBM-HH neighborhoods to the Virginia countryside.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
America's national cultural center across the Potomac presents opera, ballet, symphony, jazz, and theater year-round, with free Millennium Stage performances daily at 6 PM.
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
A premier mall adjacent to the Pentagon Metro station with Nordstrom, Macy's, and hundreds of retailers, making it the most convenient major mall for JBM-HH families.
Del Ray Farmers' Market
One of the most popular weekly farmers' markets in Northern Virginia, held Saturdays on Mt. Vernon Avenue in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood with local produce, artisan goods, and food vendors.
Buying or renting near Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Home Prices
$700,000–$1,200,000
Typical Rent
$2,800–$4,500/mo
Arlington and Alexandria are among the most expensive housing markets in the Mid-Atlantic. BAH for the DC area is generous but still difficult for junior personnel to afford Arlington or Old Town. Many E-6 and below live further out in Fairfax, Prince William County, or Maryland. Senior personnel and officers find the convenience worth the premium.
Popular neighborhoods: Clarendon, Del Ray (Alexandria), Crystal City
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