Neighborhoods
Arlington / Crystal City
Off-Post Urban$2,000 to $3,200/mo
Walking distance to Pentagon with metro access; modern high-rises and walkable amenities.
Alexandria Old Town
Off-Post Historic$2,200 to $3,500/mo
Historic waterfront city with cobblestone streets, excellent restaurants, and character.
Burke / Springfield
Off-Post Suburban$2,400 to $3,800/mo
Family-friendly Virginia suburbs with top-rated schools and single-family homes.
Woodbridge / Lake Ridge
Off-Post Suburban$1,800 to $2,800/mo
More affordable Prince William County with good schools and I-95 access to the Pentagon.
Schools
Arlington Public Schools
Grades K-12
Nationally acclaimed school system with IB programs at multiple levels.
Fairfax County Public Schools
Grades K-12
One of the largest and highest-performing school districts in the nation.
Alexandria City Public Schools
Grades K-12
Diverse urban district with magnet programs and strong college placement rates.
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
No on-post family housing at the Pentagon; use Henderson Hall or Fort Myer waiting lists
Off-Post Rental Market
Extensive Northern Virginia and DC suburbs with diverse price ranges
Commute
Pentagon Metro station is directly under the building. Northern Virginia commutes by car range from 20 to 60 minutes depending on location and time.
Installation Highlights
- World headquarters of the US Department of Defense and center of US military strategy
- Pentagon Metro station on Blue and Yellow lines provides car-free commute options
- National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and monuments are steps from the workplace
- Unmatched professional development with interagency and joint staff exposure
- National Capital Region offers the best networking and career advancement opportunities in DoD