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Overview for Crystal City, VA

8,674 people live in Crystal City, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $96,019. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,674

Total Population

37 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$96,019

Average individual Income

Crystal City

Crystal City & National Landing

The Future of Arlington: Living at the Heart of Amazon HQ2.

Forget the old reputation of "office buildings and concrete." Since Amazon announced its HQ2 expansion, Crystal City (now part of National Landing) has transformed into Arlington's most dynamic tech hub.

For employees transferring to the DC Metro area, this is the ultimate "Live, Work, Play" ecosystem. With direct Metro access, a 5-minute drive to Reagan National Airport (DCA), and thousands of new luxury units coming online, this is where smart money is buying.

The "Underground" Secret

Living Weather-Proof

One of Crystal City's best-kept secrets is the Underground—a vast network of subterranean tunnels connecting shops, restaurants, the Metro, and residential towers. Residents in connected buildings (like Crystal Plaza and Waterford House) can walk to the grocery store, grab coffee, and commute to work without ever stepping out into the rain or humidity.

Real Estate: Condos vs. Townhomes

Unlike the single-family sprawl of North Arlington, Crystal City is vertical.

  • Luxury High-Rises: Buildings like The Eclipse and Waterford House offer Potomac River views and full-service amenities.
  • Historic Rowhomes: Venture slightly west into Aurora Highlands to find charming 1920s single-family homes with backyards, still walkable to HQ2.

 

The "National Landing" Rebrand

Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard have unified under the "National Landing" banner. This isn't just marketing; it signals a massive investment in infrastructure, including the new pedestrian bridge to DCA Airport and the redevelopment of Route 1 into a pedestrian-friendly boulevard.

Relocating for Amazon?

The Keri Shull Team has helped hundreds of Amazon employees find their home base in National Landing. We know which buildings have the best amenities and which streets offer the easiest commute.

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Around Crystal City, VA

There's plenty to do around Crystal City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

88
Very Walkable
Walking Score
88
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
71
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including District Champagne, Shop Made in Virginia, and Exercise Defined.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.53 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.31 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.01 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.56 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.56 miles 17 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.87 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Crystal City, VA

Crystal City has 5,614 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Crystal City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,674 people call Crystal City home. The population density is 41,638.586 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,674

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37

Median Age

47.42 / 52.58%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,614

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$96,019

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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