With a land area of 26 square miles, Arlington is geographically the smallest self-governing county in the United States. CNN Money has ranked Arlington as the most educated city in 2006. It ranks within the top 100 among cities having population over 50,000 with high percentages of Master's or Doctorate degree holders, Forbes' Web site ranked Arlington as the 9th richest county in the United States in 2006, based on the County's median household income of $87,350.
The Orange Blue and Yellow lines of the Washington Metro serve Arlington. It is also served by the commuter rail Virginia Railway express, the regional public bus Metro bus, and a local public bus system, Arlington Transit.

Arlington County is crisscrossed by two interstate highways, interstate 66 in the northern part of the county and interstate 395 in the southern part, both with high occupancy vehicle lanes or restrictions. In addition to them the county is served by a number of multi lane urban arterial roads and the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

Ample opportunities for fresh air exercise are provided by Arlington's numerous off-road bicycle trails, all of which travel along the Potomac river. One of these trails, the Mount Vernon trail runs for 17 miles along the Potomac, continuing through Alexandria to George Washington's plantation home In Arlington's southeast corner, immediately south of Ronald Reagan Washington national airport, the Mount Vernon Trail connects to the four mile trail run Trail, which travels westward through Arlington in a stream valley.

Arlington is now ranked as one of the most educated cities in the US. Working professionals; government employees and students who have their residences at Arlington have contributed immensely to its development. The city also caters to the needs of the ever increasing student population of Arlington and Washington DC. This has contributed to a high demand for Arlington real estate.

Apart from government employees there are many large corporations that have set up their offices in Northern Virginia. The city amply caters to the needs of people from all walks of life. For those who enjoy living in scenic locales Arlington has numerous high rise penthouses, condominiums and apartments that are overlooking the beautiful Potomac available to people that enjoy living in a scenic locale. There are many affordable housing options that Arlington real estate has to offer.

Arlington real estate is a blend of detached homes, condos and apartments, along with an excellent selection of townhouses and historic single family communities as well. For the buyers or investors Arlington has a lot to offer in its variety of cost effective housing facilities. From estate homes, to apartments and penthouses Arlington city has them all. There is no dearth of condos, townhouses or single family homes. Quality housing options of every kind is easily available. The real estate is a mix of houses and apartments for sale and rent. The recent years have seen a rise in the demand for both permanent and temporary residences.