Newington

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Newington, VA

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A quiet suburb with a variety of rental options and easy commutes to several major cities

Suburban Convenient Great Schools Commuter Accessible

Newington is a small town a few miles north of Gunston Cove and the Potomac River. Well maintained subdivisions, luxury apartments, neighborhood parks, and access to large commercial centers with chain restaurants and local eateries abound in this classic Americana suburb. Families love sending their children to the best schools in the state while commuters enjoy low-stress drives into Arlington, Alexandra, and Washington D.C. Newington is also great for nature lovers and golf enthusiasts since several large parks and golf clubs border the community. Head a few miles south where you can camp, kayak, or hike at the Pohick Bay Regional Park. Newington is highly accessible with several major thoroughfares running through town including Interstate 95, allowing for easy travels to anywhere in the metropolitan area.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hidden Pond Nature Center
  • Lake Accotink Park
  • Meadowood Recreation Area
  • Pohick Bay Regional Park
  • Huntley Meadows Park

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.