22308 scores 11.5 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There is 1 supermarket within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Safeway, about 1 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 22308?

The closest Metro station to the center of 22308 is Huntington, about 4.5 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 22308?

In 22308, median rent is $3,501 a month and the median home value is $810,100, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much does it cost to move to Mount Vernon, VA 22308?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Mount Vernon, VA 22308

Fort Hunt, Waynewood and Wellington make 22308 a stretch of wooded single-family neighborhoods between the Potomac and Fort Hunt Road. Homes are mostly 1950s and 1960s colonials, ramblers and split-levels on generous lots, many with sloped driveways. There is no Metro close by; Huntington station is about 4.5 miles north, so most residents drive the Parkway toward Old Town and DC.

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Mount Vernon, VA 22308 at a glance.

ZIP 22308, Fairfax County. Tap a card for the details.

SafetyNo data for this ZIPSee the map
Walkability11.5Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants5popular spotswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes0cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools52schoolswithin 5 miles · 39 public, 13 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People12,980residentsmedian household income $201,484See the data

Top picks near 22308

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

Cedar Knoll
Fine Dining Restaurant · $$ · 9030 Lucia Ln, Fort Hunt, VA 22308, USA
4.3
502 reviews · 1.4 mi
River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar
American Restaurant · $$ · 7966 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA
4.4
354 reviews · 0.8 mi
Via Veneto Italian Restaurant
Italian Restaurant · $$ · 1309 Shenandoah Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA
4.2
164 reviews · 0.8 mi
Hunan Manor
Chinese Restaurant · $$ · 1305 Shenandoah Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA
4.2
163 reviews · 0.8 mi
Roseina's
American Restaurant · $ · 1307 Shenandoah Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA
4.4
103 reviews · 0.8 mi

Reported crime around 22308.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

We don't have crime data for this ZIP. The police departments here don't publish where incidents happen. Our crime maps cover Washington, DC, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Baltimore City and Prince William County.

Life without a car around 22308.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Mount Vernon, VA. Pick a store to see only that chain.

3 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 22308

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Safeway7900 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria1 mi
Walmart7910 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria1.7 mi
Costco Wholesale7940 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria1.7 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 22308. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

One or two nearby

Nearest: Safeway, 1 mi

Nearest Metro station

4.5 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Huntington

EPA Walkability Index

11.5 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 8 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 22308.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Mount Vernon, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

Roseina's
American Restaurant · $ · 1307 Shenandoah Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA
4.4
103 reviews · 0.8 mi
River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar
American Restaurant · $$ · 7966 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA
4.4
354 reviews · 0.8 mi
Cedar Knoll
Fine Dining Restaurant · $$ · 9030 Lucia Ln, Fort Hunt, VA 22308, USA
4.3
502 reviews · 1.4 mi
Via Veneto Italian Restaurant
Italian Restaurant · $$ · 1309 Shenandoah Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA
4.2
164 reviews · 0.8 mi
Hunan Manor
Chinese Restaurant · $$ · 1305 Shenandoah Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA
4.2
163 reviews · 0.8 mi

The most popular coffee near 22308.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Mount Vernon, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Google lists no cafes and coffee shops within a mile and a half of this ZIP.

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

39 / 13

Closest schools

Sandburg Middle
public · middle · grades 07–08
0.2 mi
Stratford Landing Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
0.5 mi
Waynewood Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
0.5 mi
ST LUKE'S DAY SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.7 mi
Fort Hunt Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
0.9 mi
Whitman Middle
public · middle · grades 07–08
1.0 mi
Hollin Meadows Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
1.4 mi
THE AQUINAS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
private · other
1.7 mi
Mount Vernon High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.8 mi
Riverside Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
1.9 mi
Woodley Hills Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
2.1 mi
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
2.3 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Mount Vernon.

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.8 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 22308.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

12,980

Small-town feel

Median age

44.3

Older population

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$201,484

High incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$810,100

Premium homes

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$3,501/mo

Premium rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

94.1%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

77.9%

Highly educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

34.5 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Fairfax County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
66.1%
Trump
31.1%
Other
2.7%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
69.8%
Trump
28.0%
Other
2.1%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
64.4%
Trump
28.6%
Other
7.0%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Mount Vernon 22308: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
I-66, I-495 and I-95 traffic makes moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, a slow Beltway costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 22308 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 22308, from the same public data as the report above.

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22308 scores 11.5 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There is 1 supermarket within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Safeway, about 1 miles away.