Rosemont — Alexandria's Charming Historic Trolley Suburb
Tucked just outside Old Town, Rosemont is one of Alexandria's most beloved and walkable historic neighborhoods. Developed between 1908 and 1914 as one of the D.C. area's first trolley suburbs, Rosemont's more than 450 homes form a rich showcase of early 20th-century middle-class architecture, from craftsman bungalows and American Foursquares to classic Colonial Revivals — all set along tree-lined streets and rolling sidewalks that give the neighborhood its signature small-town charm. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, Rosemont remains one of Alexandria's most architecturally cohesive and sought-after residential districts.
Bordered by King Street, W. Braddock Road, and Russell Road, Rosemont offers an unbeatable location between Old Town and Del Ray, with both the King Street and Braddock Road Metro stations providing effortless access to Washington, D.C., Reagan National Airport, and Arlington. Residents love being able to leave the car at home and walk to neighborhood favorites like The Grape and Bean and Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza, or stroll to Beach Park, Hooffs Run Greenway, and the shops and restaurants of nearby Old Town and Del Ray. The neighborhood is also home to a meaningful piece of Alexandria's African American history, with the historic Colored Rosemont community marking one of the city's earliest Black homeownership enclaves.
For buyers seeking timeless architecture, true walkability, and a genuine sense of community just minutes from Old Town, Rosemont delivers small-town character with unbeatable city convenience.
18,277 people live in Rosemont, where the median age is 39.3 and the average individual income is $88,013. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Rosemont, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rossana, Kaldi’s social house, and Huntington Community Center.
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| Dining | 3.9 miles | 19 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.06 miles | 32 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.46 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.58 miles | 15 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.52 miles | 5 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.6 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.31 miles | 7 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
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Rosemont has 8,844 households, with an average household size of 2.01. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rosemont do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,277 people call Rosemont home. The population density is 8,060.47 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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