Gunpowder Estates, Fort Myer, VA
Gunpowder Estates — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Gunpowder Estates, 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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Gunpowder Estates Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Gunpowder Estates is a residential neighborhood located within the Fort Myer military post in Arlington, Virginia. It offers a quiet, community-focused atmosphere with the convenience and security of being on an active Army installation.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood primarily consists of well-maintained single-family homes, many of which are available to military personnel and Department of Defense civilians. With a median home value of approximately $413,800, it represents a more accessible market within the broader, high-cost Arlington area.
Schools & Education
Residents are served by the highly-regarded Arlington County Public Schools system. Many families are also eligible to attend the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools located on nearby military installations.
Parks & Recreation
Living on Fort Myer provides direct access to post amenities like fitness centers, sports fields, and community events. The neighborhood is also a short distance from larger parks and trails along the Potomac River.
Local Dining & Shopping
Daily needs can be met at the Fort Myer Exchange and commissary. For more variety, the vibrant dining and retail scenes of Clarendon and Rosslyn are just minutes away in Arlington.
Who Lives Here
The community is predominantly composed of active-duty military officers, senior enlisted personnel, and their families, as well as some DoD civilians. This is reflected in the neighborhood's stable, high median household income of about $122,021.
Gunpowder Estates Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $414K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $122K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 21128 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Gunpowder Estates, Fort Myer
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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 2026-04-17