Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 27% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
13%
Rosslyn, VA
Area Guide
The most accessible city in Virginia
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Landmarks
Rosslyn is a diverse, urban city in northern Virginia that’s part of Arlington County. Rosslyn borders George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Potomac River on the north end of the city and is the closest neighborhood to the heart of Washington, D.C. Numerous skyscrapers and a busy commercial district make Rosslyn appear very urban, but the area has open green space as well. Fort Bennett Park and Palisades Trail is a great place to get outdoors across 11 acres of park and open space.
This diverse city has a lively bar scene, fine dining, retail, public art, and unparalleled views of D.C. and the Potomac River. National landmarks are all around, including the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Island, the Pentagon, and Arlington National Cemetery. Rosslyn is the premiere transportation hub, offering easy access to the best of the D.C. metro area. It’s accessible by foot, bike, car, metro, bus, and plane. The incredible views, accessibility, and historical significance of Rosslyn will make you proud to be a renter in this vibrant city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$118,931
Average: $148,892
Education
11,641
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,244
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rosslyn has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
72%
Non-Renters
28%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
65%
Other Education
35%
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Bennett Park and Palisades Trail
- Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
- Old Stone House
- Tudor Place House & Garden
- Fort C.F. Smith Park & Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.