Spanning five miles from East Falls Church to Rosslyn, Lee Highway is one of Arlington’s main east-west corridors with 1.1 million SF of commercial space and over 40,000 residents. These residents tend to skew older and wealthier than the County at large, as nearly 40% are between 40-69 and the median household income triples the national mark. Serving the northern half of Arlington, the retail offerings reflect these characteristics and primarily target the neighborhood trade area with an emphasis on casual dining, home goods, international and traditional grocery, personal services, and upscale specialty shops.
While several small developments have taken place in recent years, the County is setting the stage for future public and private investment through a multi-year planning study that began in early 2019. For more information on this process, please visit the Arlington Planning Department's Lee Highway homepage.
Lee Highway Retail Profile (PDF)
| Population | 1/4-Mile | 1/2-Mile | 1-Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,411 | 5,573 | 20,768 |
| Daytime | 2,426 | 5,877 | 23,761 |
| Educational Attainment | |||
| Bachelor's or Higher | 80.8% | 78.0% | 77.9% |
| Household Income | |||
| Median | $185,909 | $170,888 | $162,739 |
| Average | $250,589 | $230,121 | $219,900 |
| Age | |||
| 20 - 29 | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| 30 - 39 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 13.0% |
| 40 - 49 | 15.4% | 15.1% | 14.3% |
| 50 - 59 | 15.5% | 14.9% | 14.4% |
| Median | 41.1 | 40.4 | 40.0 |
Source: ESRI (2018) - Radius from Harrison Street/Lee Highway Intersection
| Mode | Count |
|---|---|
| Daily Traffic Count | 22,000 - Lee Highway/Harrison Street |
| Walk Score | 85 - Very Walkable |
Source: Arlington County; Walk Score; WMATA
| Type | Existing | Under Construction | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Keys | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Office SF | 280,426 | 0 | 0 |
| Residential Units | 10,300 | 0 | 27 |
| Retail SF | 816,806 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Arlington Economic Development
| Company | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical Facilities of America | 150 - 299 |
| Koon's Toyota | 100 - 149 |
| Brown's Arlington Honda | 100 - 149 |
Source: Arlington Economic Development
Bob and Edith's Diner (2019) | Chasin' Tails | Cowboy Cafe | Deli Italiano | District Taco | Gaijin Ramen Shop | Lebanese Taverna | Lost Dog Cafe | Maya Bistro | Metro 29 Diner | Old Dominion Pizza | Peter Chang | Pie-Tanza | Sloppy Mama's BBQ | Smoking Kow BBQ | Tarbouch Mediterranean Grill | The Italian Store | Thirsty Bernie | Yayla Bistro
Arrowine & Cheese | Barston's Child's Play | Big Wheel Bikes | Bill's True Value Hardware | Calico |Cherrydale Hardware | Duck Donuts | Giant | Harris Teeter | Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe | Jon David Salon | Livin' the Pie Life | Loyal Companion | Preston's Pharmacy | Safeway | Two the Moon | Unleased by Petco | Village Sweet | Waste Knot Needlepoint | Wild Birds Unlimited
For more retail information, contact Michael Stiefvater.
Arlington Economic Development
