Locust Park, Fort Myer, VA
Locust Park — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Locust Park, 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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Locust Park Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Locust Park is a residential neighborhood within the Fort Myer military installation in Arlington, Virginia. It offers a quiet, community-focused atmosphere with the convenience and security of living on an active Army post.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing primarily consists of well-maintained single-family homes and duplexes available to military personnel and their families. The median home value in the area is approximately $420,400, reflecting its desirable location near Washington, D.C.
Schools & Education
Residents are served by the highly-regarded Arlington Public Schools district. Many families are also eligible to attend the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools located on nearby military installations.
Parks & Recreation
The neighborhood itself is green and walkable, with easy access to the extensive recreational facilities of Fort Myer. These include fitness centers, sports fields, playgrounds, and community events organized by the garrison.
Local Dining & Shopping
On-post amenities include a commissary, exchange, and dining facilities. Just outside the gates, the vibrant Clarendon and Courthouse neighborhoods offer a wide array of restaurants, boutiques, and grocery stores.
Who Lives Here
The community is predominantly composed of active-duty military service members, Department of Defense civilians, and their families. This is reflected in the area's high median household income, which is around $115,134.
Locust Park Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $420K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $115K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 21045 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Locust Park, 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 2026-04-18