22309 scores 12.1 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Aldi, about 0.9 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 22309?

The closest Metro station to the center of 22309 is Franconia-Springfield, about 4.7 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 22309?

In 22309, median rent is $1,686 a month and the median home value is $505,600, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much does it cost to move to Mount Vernon, VA 22309?

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 22309

Woodlawn and the southern end of the Route 1 corridor near Fort Belvoir define 22309. Older garden apartments and townhouse communities sit along the highway, with single-family subdivisions tucked behind on the side streets. Metro is a drive away, with Franconia-Springfield and Huntington both several miles off, so many commuters rely on Route 1 buses or head to the Beltway by car.

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Mount Vernon, VA 22309 at a glance.

ZIP 22309, Fairfax County. Tap a card for the details.

SafetyNo data for this ZIPSee the map
Walkability12.1Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants20+popular spots1 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes3cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools53schoolswithin 5 miles · 39 public, 14 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People36,265residentsmedian household income $105,683See the data

Top picks near 22309

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

Su PolloMust visit
Chicken Restaurant · $ · Engleside Plaza, 8646 Unit A, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
4.6
1,521 reviews · 1 mi
El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant · $ · 8746 Cooper Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
4.5
2,221 reviews · 1.2 mi
The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
Restaurant · $$ · 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121, USA
4.4
1,972 reviews · 1.1 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 8735 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
3.6
1,337 reviews · 1.2 mi
Ricos Tacos Moya Restaurant 3
Mexican Restaurant · $ · 8685 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
4.1
1,102 reviews · 1.1 mi
Grandmas Famous Cafe
Latin American Restaurant · $ · 8723 Cooper Rd b, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
4.8
179 reviews · 1.2 mi

Reported crime around 22309.

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 22309.

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

5 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 22309

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Aldi8256 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria0.8 mi
Megamart International Food8228 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria0.9 mi
Safeway8646 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria1 mi
Costco Wholesale7940 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria1.6 mi
Walmart7910 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria1.8 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 22309. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

One or two nearby

Nearest: Aldi, 0.9 mi

Nearest Metro station

4.7 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Franconia-Springfield

EPA Walkability Index

12.1 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 5 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 22309.

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.

Su PolloMust visit
Chicken Restaurant · $ · Engleside Plaza, 8646 Unit A, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
4.6
1,521 reviews · 1 mi
El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant · $ · 8746 Cooper Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
4.5
2,221 reviews · 1.2 mi
Ricos Tacos Moya Restaurant 3
Mexican Restaurant · $ · 8685 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
4.1
1,102 reviews · 1.1 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 8735 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
3.6
1,337 reviews · 1.2 mi
The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
Restaurant · $$ · 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121, USA
4.4
1,972 reviews · 1.1 mi

The most popular coffee near 22309.

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.

Grandmas Famous Cafe
Latin American Restaurant · $ · 8723 Cooper Rd b, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
4.8
179 reviews · 1.2 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 8646 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
3.1
79 reviews · 1 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · $ · 8702 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA
2.5
110 reviews · 1.2 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

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

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

39 / 14

Closest schools

Woodley Hills Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
0.6 mi
Washington Mill Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
0.7 mi
Woodlawn Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
0.8 mi
Mount Vernon High
public · high · grades 09–12
0.9 mi
ENGLESIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.9 mi
Riverside Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
1.0 mi
THE AQUINAS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
private · other
1.1 mi
ALTERNATIVE PATHS TRAINING SCHOOL - ALEXANDRIA
private · other
1.2 mi
ALTERNATIVE PATHS TRAINING SCHOOL
private · other
1.2 mi
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
public · middle · grades PK–06
1.7 mi
Fort Belvoir Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–02
1.9 mi
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
public · middle · grades 03–06
2.0 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 22309.

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

Population

36,265

Suburban

Median age

37.5

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$105,683

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$505,600

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,686/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

64.9%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

43.8%

Mixed backgrounds

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

34.1 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 22309: 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 22309 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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22309 scores 12.1 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Aldi, about 0.9 miles away.