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Potomac West
  • Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

Potomac West is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia with a population of 14,547. Potomac West is in Alexandria City County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. In Potomac West, most residents own their homes. In Potomac West there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Potomac West and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Potomac West are above average.

About

About Potomac West...
Population
14,547

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$746,973
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,223
National
$1,163
Area Feel
No data available  
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$166,303
National
$69,021
Families with Children
27%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    46%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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