Bendale, Fort Myer, VA
Bendale — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Bendale, 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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Bendale Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Bendale is a quiet, residential neighborhood located in the Fort Myer area of Arlington, Virginia. It offers a suburban feel with the significant advantage of being just minutes from the Pentagon and downtown Washington, D.C.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood primarily features a mix of classic single-family homes, many with mid-century roots, along with some townhomes. The median home value in the area is approximately $622,000, reflecting its desirable location within Arlington.
Schools & Education
Bendale is served by the highly ranked Arlington Public Schools system. Students typically attend nearby schools such as Long Branch Elementary, Gunston Middle, and Wakefield High School.
Parks & Recreation
Residents enjoy easy access to several local parks and green spaces for walking and leisure. The neighborhood's central location also provides quick routes to the extensive trails along the Potomac River and larger recreational facilities.
Local Dining & Shopping
While Bendale itself is mostly residential, a short drive leads to the vibrant shopping and dining corridors of Columbia Pike and Pentagon City. These areas offer a diverse array of restaurants, cafes, and retail options from national chains to local favorites.
Who Lives Here
The neighborhood is home to a mix of military families, due to its proximity to Fort Myer and the Pentagon, and civilian professionals. With a median household income around $171,848, it is an affluent community with a high level of educational attainment.
Bendale Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $622K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $172K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 21146 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Bendale, Fort Myer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Bendale
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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