Shirlington

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Welcome to Shirlington

Shirlington is an urban village in the southern part of Arlington County, Virginia. The neighborhood is named for its proximity to both Arlington and the Shirley Highway, also known as Interstate 395.

Shirlington is a hotbed for arts and entertainment development within the Arlington area, being home to a Tony Award-winning theatre and several nationally broadcast media groups.

As an urban village, there is no hard line between residential and commercial buildings in Shirlington, so buyers can expect to find both single-family homes and condominiums in the area.

Shirlington sits immediately next to the Shirley highway, giving residents easy access to the interstate system. Though the community does not have a metro stop within walking distance, the Shirlington Bus Station — the only enclosed bus station in Arlington — is accessed by both the Arlington Transit and Metrobus services.

When it comes to schooling options, Shirlington has several accessible institutes. These include Arlington Traditional Elementary School, Gunston Middle School, and Wakefield High School.

Overview for Shirlington, VA

10,802 people live in Shirlington, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $80,838. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,802

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

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

$80,838

Average individual Income

Around Shirlington, VA

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

72

Very Walkable

Walking Score

58

Bikeable

Bike Score

60

Good Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Burger Bomb, ransqueen boutique, and DC Soccer Sessions.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Burger Bomb page on Yelp	Dining	2.66 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ransqueen boutique page on Yelp Search 6229 Little River Tpke on Google Maps	Shopping	2.9 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the DC Soccer Sessions page on Yelp	Active	4.36 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Impact Your Fitness page on Yelp Search 301 N Fairfax St on Google Maps	Active	3.28 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Garrett Waller page on Yelp Search 2440 Wilson Blvd on Google Maps	Active	3.63 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Shek Salon page on Yelp Search 3001 Washington Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.3 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Emmanuel Salon & barber page on Yelp Search 1509 Columbia Pike on Google Maps	Beauty	2.35 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Emerald Massage Center page on Yelp Search 3335 Duke St on Google Maps	Beauty	2 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Issa For Hair page on Yelp Search 1900 South Eads St Crystal House on Google Maps	Beauty	2.46 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Couleur House Salon page on Yelp	Beauty	3.23 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Shirlington, VA

Population Households Employment

Shirlington has 5,829 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Shirlington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,802 people call Shirlington home. The population density is 14,635.72 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,802

Total Population

High

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

39

Median Age

46.79 / 53.21%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 11.4%

0-9 Years

10-17: 6.06%

10-17 Years

18-24: 3.15%

18-24 Years

25-64: 69.49%

25-64 Years

65-74: 6.42%

65-74 Years

75+: 3.49%

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade 366 (5%)
High School Degree 266 (3%)
Associate Degree 834 (10%)
Bachelor Degree 3108 (39%)
Graduate Degree 3403 (43%)

5,829

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$80,838

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 1,114 (19%)

Without Children: 4,715 (81%)

Marital Status

Married 36%

Single 32%

Divorced 12%

Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 3%

White Collar: 97%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 6%

15 to 29 Minutes 21%

30 to 59 Minutes 22%

60+ Minutes 3%

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