Ballston, the western anchor of the Rosslyn-Ballston Metro corridor, is the Washington metro region’s hub of innovation, research, learning, technology, and science. From the Arctic Research Commission and DARPA to a number of university campuses, Ballston contains the nation’s greatest concentration of research and discovery agencies.
In recent years Ballston has also become a center for education, hosting campuses of 6 universities, and entertainment with the transformation of Ballston Quarter.
To keep up with the demand for premium space, the Ballston neighborhood is constantly evolving and growing. Within the BID’s boundaries, there are 118 acres and 115 commercial properties.
Ballston by the Numbers
942 Businesses
20,253 Employees
14, 983 Residents
7,732 Residential Units
8,044,392 Sq. Ft. Commercial Space
Within the Next 5 Years
2,400 new residential units
430,000 Sq Ft. of new or redeveloped retail space
420,000 Sq. Ft. of new or redeveloped office space
See how Ballston compares to other neighborhoods in Arlington.
