Name: Aurora Highlands
Address: Arlington

About the neighborhood

Aurora Highlands provides excellent transit options, with access to multiple bus lines and two nearby Metrorail Blue and Yellow Line stations. The neighborhood features strong cycling infrastructure complemented by conveniently located bike-share stations. Residents can find various supermarkets and dining options along 23rd Street within short distances. Large apartment buildings dominate housing, with many units including one- and two-bedroom layouts built around 1975, offering diverse living arrangements. The area balances a relaxed atmosphere with lively commercial corridors, creating a dynamic yet comfortable environment. Proximity to major highways like Shirley Highway ensures quick connections for travel, enhancing this neighborhood’s overall convenience.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the community will draw home buyers that appreciate various modes of transportation. With 3 rapid transit stations (Pentagon, Pentagon City and Crystal City) with access to the Metrorail Yellow Line and Metrorail Blue Line, and over 50 nearby bus lines, the public transit infrastructure in Aurora Highlands is fairly accessible. Aurora Highlands will also appeal to house buyers who want to live in a compact area since it is rather geared towards pedestrians; running daily errands is easy without a car, and plenty of businesses are reasonably close at hand. Aurora Highlands is conducive to cycling as there are a fair number of bike lanes, and a bike share station can usually be found close by.

Services

It can be challenging to get to high schools and primary schools without a vehicle from houses for sale in this area. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With regards to food, it is very often possible for house buyers in this neighborhood to do groceries without needing a car. In addition, owing to 150-odd restaurants and cafes in Aurora Highlands, there is typically a spot to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner, for example along 23rd Street. Residents benefit from numerous nearby clothing stores.

Character

Aurora Highlands offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of the community, its busier streets can still be quite dynamic, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the neighborhood. This area is a wonderful neighborhood for those who don't mind a little noise, as traffic during rush hour can occasionally be bothersome.

Car friendly7.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.2

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly8.0

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.0

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk