Population 13,105 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
Household size in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
| Period | Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.76 | 2.18 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.70 | 2.34 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.65 | 2.25 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.66 | 2.22 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.04 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights are small: just 1.66 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.76, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Arlington neighborhood has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
| Period | Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 35.4 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 35.6 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.8 | 36.2 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Radnor-Ft Myer Heights is young: half of its residents are under 33.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 32.7, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
| Period | Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 6.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 6.2% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.4% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights: 2.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, as it has nationally. Radnor-Ft Myer Heights has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Arlington neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
Renters in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
| Period | Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.2% | 53.1% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.0% | 55.2% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.5% | 57.3% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.2% | 58.8% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights: 76.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 34.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the center. The renter share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
| Period | Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 11.5% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights: 13.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
| Period | Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1967 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1968 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1970 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1973 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Radnor-Ft Myer Heights has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of Arlington's 29 neighborhoods, only two have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
| Period | Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,551 | $1,605 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,760 | $1,748 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,098 | $2,202 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,410 | $2,521 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$858 | +$916 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights costs $2,410 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $858 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
| Period | Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.8% | 70.2% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 72.4% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 75.5% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 84.6% | 76.5% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +6.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights: 84.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 9.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
| Period | Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 92.5% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 93.8% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 94.4% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 94.9% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights
| Period | Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 3.3% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 3.8% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Radnor-Ft Myer Heights is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Arlington overall (3.4%). Unemployment is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Radnor-Ft Myer Heights compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | 1.66 | 33.5 | 2.3% | 76.2% | 13.6% | 1992 | $2,410 | 84.6% | 98.0% | 5.0% |
| North Rosslyn | 1.76 | 33.3 | 1.0% | 66.2% | 15.0% | 1989 | $2,257 | 83.7% | 97.2% | 2.1% |
| Clarendon | 1.72 | 33.0 | 3.6% | 77.4% | 7.4% | 1995 | $2,653 | 90.4% | 97.9% | 2.5% |
| North Highland | 1.69 | 32.2 | 3.6% | 68.6% | 4.3% | 1969 | $2,300 | 87.7% | 97.4% | 1.9% |
| Lyon Village | 2.31 | 34.6 | 2.3% | 57.0% | 5.9% | 1984 | $2,825 | 87.6% | 99.2% | 1.2% |
| Lyon Park | 2.32 | 34.2 | 3.8% | 58.9% | 10.7% | 1961 | $2,215 | 80.9% | 97.5% | 1.7% |
| Georgetown | 1.93 | 38.6 | 4.1% | 33.6% | 12.3% | 1950 | $2,813 | 72.3% | 98.5% | 3.5% |
| Foggy Bottom | 1.37 | 33.1 | 4.9% | 70.9% | 17.0% | 1979 | $2,432 | 88.9% | 98.9% | 7.5% |
| Penrose | 1.96 | 36.2 | 5.1% | 70.4% | 8.4% | 1971 | $1,953 | 62.6% | 89.7% | 6.3% |
| Ashton Heights | 2.11 | 35.9 | 8.9% | 71.1% | 12.8% | 1966 | $2,690 | 76.2% | 97.9% | 5.2% |
| Cherrydale | 2.66 | 39.3 | 5.8% | 35.8% | 10.3% | 1973 | $2,078 | 84.7% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Radnor-Ft Myer Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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