Neighborhoods
Springfield/Franconia
Northern Virginia suburb$2,200 to $3,000/mo
Metro access, good schools, closest affordable area to Belvoir gates
Woodbridge/Lake Ridge
Northern Virginia suburb$2,000 to $2,800/mo
More affordable than closer-in options, Prince William County schools, longer commute
Alexandria
Historic urban city$2,500 to $3,800/mo
Walkable historic city, Metro access, expensive but outstanding quality of life
Lorton
Suburban community$2,100 to $2,900/mo
Directly adjacent to Belvoir, good mix of housing types, improving amenities
Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools
Grades K-12
One of the largest and highest-performing districts in the nation
Prince William County Public Schools
Grades K-12
Large district serving Woodbridge area, good schools with more affordable housing
Alexandria City Public Schools
Grades K-12
Urban district serving Alexandria, diverse and improving, walkable neighborhoods
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
On-post housing through Balfour Beatty, waitlists are common at all rank levels
Off-Post Rental Market
Northern Virginia is among the most expensive housing markets in the country
Commute
Commutes vary dramatically by housing choice. On-post to most facilities is straightforward, but Northern Virginia traffic on I-95 and Route 1 can be severe during peak hours. Many personnel use VRE commuter rail or Metro.
Installation Highlights
- DIA and NGA presence creates exceptional intelligence community career networking opportunities
- National Museum of the Army, Smithsonian museums, and countless D.C. monuments are nearby
- Metro access from Springfield and Alexandria connects families to D.C. without driving
- Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate, is directly adjacent to the installation
- Northern Virginia has one of the strongest job markets in the country for military spouses