Arlington: Community & Culture
Community life in Arlington is shaped by 10 libraries, 70 congregations, and 29 cultural organizations.
- 0.3 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
- 1.2 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Central Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1015 N Quincy St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (703) 228-5990 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22201 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3172 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 10 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (18)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
AMERICAN LEGION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
AMERICAN LEGION
AMERICAN LEGION
ARLINGTON MASONIC TEMPLE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KIWANIS FOUNDATION OF ARLINGTON VA
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
ARLINGTON ROTARY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
| Churches · Total count | 70 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Al's Motors
Arlington Forest Historic District
Arlington Heights Historic District
Arlington House Historic District
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery Historic District
Arlington Ridge Park
Arlington Village Historic District
Ashton Heights Historic District
Aurora Highlands Historic District
Ball-Sellers House
Barcroft Community House
Benjamin Banneker: SW 9 Intermediate Boundary Stone
Buckingham Historic District
Buckingham Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Calvert Manor
Carlin Hall
Cherrydale Historic District
Cherrydale Volunteer Fire House
Claremont Historic District
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 14 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 29 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (6)
MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA
LUCKY DOG ANIMAL RESCUE
MEALS ON WHEELS OF ARLINGTON
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
DOWNTOWN JAYCEES FOUNDATION
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | STAND TOGETHER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 1,985 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Arlington+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=22204 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=22204 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=22204 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=22204 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 248 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 237 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 8 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 56 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 2 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
Ball-Sellers House
Ocean Dunes Waterpark
James I. Mayer Center for Environmental Education
Arlington Historical Museum
Drug Enforcement Agency Museum and Visitors Center
Great Waves Waterpark
National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum
Freedom House Museum
Friendship Fire Station
Lyceum Museum
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Musuem
Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Selfie Wrld
Clara Barton House
Attractions (15)
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
Ball-Sellers House
James I. Mayer Center for Environmental Education
Arlington Historical Museum
Drug Enforcement Agency Museum and Visitors Center
Old Stone House
Kreeger Museum
Diplomatic Reception Rooms Museum
Dumbarton Oaks
National Museum of American Diplomacy
GWU Museum and Textile Museum
Interior Museum
Art Museum of the Americas
DAR Museum
Octagon House
Other
Organizations (10)
AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE SOCIETIES WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF C
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE 508TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT ASSN
VIRGINIA GUIDE SERVICE
PENTAGON MEMORIAL FUND INC
HALYARD MISSION FOUNDATION INC
BISHOP JOSEPH JOHNSON HISTORY PROJECT
CENTER HOUSE ASSOCIATION
FAIRLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PHOTO SLEUTH FOUNDATION
Clubs (9)
ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB FOUNDATION INC
ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB
WASHINGTON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB INC
NATIONAL POTOMAC YACHT CLUB
WASHINGTON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB SHIELD FOUNDATION
AMG FITNESS FOUNDATION
ANTHONY TAYLOR FOUNDATION FOR AQUATIC SPORTS AND FITNESS
ARLINGTON SENIORS GOLF CLUB
VIRGINIA KAPPA GOLF CLUB INC
Stations (1)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 8.40 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 30.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 1,985 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 197 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 73 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 2 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 2 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 6 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 8 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 24 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 87 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 87 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Arlington