Ashton, Fort Myer, VA
Ashton — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Ashton, Fort Myer, Virginia. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) licensing database.
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Ashton Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Ashton is a residential neighborhood located within the Fort Myer military post in Arlington, Virginia. It offers a quiet, community-focused atmosphere with the convenience of being adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery and just minutes from Washington, D.C.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing in Ashton primarily consists of historic homes and duplexes available to military personnel and their families. As part of a military installation, real estate is managed by the government and not available on the private market.
Schools & Education
Residents are typically served by the highly-regarded Arlington Public Schools district. The specific schools are determined by the neighborhood's location within Arlington County.
Parks & Recreation
Residents enjoy access to the scenic grounds of Fort Myer itself, including parade fields and green spaces. The neighborhood's prime location also provides easy access to the extensive trails and parks along the Potomac River.
Local Dining & Shopping
While the immediate post has limited options, the nearby Clarendon and Rosslyn neighborhoods offer a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafes, and retail shops. The Pentagon City Mall is also a short drive away for more extensive shopping.
Who Lives Here
Ashton is a tightly-knit community primarily composed of active-duty military personnel, their families, and some Department of Defense civilians. The neighborhood fosters a strong sense of camaraderie rooted in military service.
Ashton Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $711K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $153K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 20860 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Ashton, Fort Myer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Ashton
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18