Huntington, Virginia
Huntington is a community of 13,502 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Huntington
Townapedia lists 63 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 179 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Little Theatre of Alexandria, AMC Hoffman Center 22, George Washington Masonic National Memorial and Alfred Street Baptist Church.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Huntington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Huntington
Huntington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Huntington had a population of 13,749. It is located adjacent to the southern border of the city of Alexandria and is part of the Washington metropolitan area. Its main component is the namesake Huntington subdivision, a late-1940s neighborhood of mainly duplex homes.
From the Wikipedia article Huntington, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Little Theatre of Alexandria
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
Theater in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Strayer University
School · 2.6 mi
Private, for-profit university in the United States
Museums and landmarks63
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Masonic building in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Alfred Street Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Church building in Virginia, United States of America
301 South Alfred Street
Beulah Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Church building in Virginia, United States of America
320 South Washington Street, Alexandria
Dr. Albert Johnson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
814 Duke Street, Alexandria
George Lewis Seaton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
404 South Royal Street, Alexandria
National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
600 Dulany Street, Alexandria
Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; Sa[1] 11:00-15:00; Su, PH off
Rosemont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Virginia
Alexandria Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Canal in Virginia, United States of America
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Alexandria City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
United States historic place
Alexandria Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
National Historic Landmark District in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Alexandria National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Civil War era war cemetery in Virginia
Appomattox
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Bronze statue in Virginia, United States
51 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
Cameron Run Regional Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in Alexandria, Virginia, US
Fort Willard
Park · 0.6 mi
Historical fort and park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Jones Point
Park · 1.6 mi
Park in Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
Mount Vernon District Park
Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi
6801 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria
Hooff's Run Park and Greenway
Park · 1.4 mi
18A East Linden Street, Alexandria
sunrise-sunset
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes179
Milk & Honey
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
Southern-inspired food & cocktails
801 King Street, Alexandria
Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Misha's Coffeehouse and Roaster
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
Very nice neighbourhood cafe who roasts their own coffee. Also has bagels.
917 King Street, Alexandria
06:00-18:00
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Restaurant · Burger, Fries, Fish And Chips · 1.5 mi
Irish pub
713 King Street, Alexandria
Mo-Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 09:00-02:00; Su 10:00-02:00
Rus Uz
Restaurant · Russian · 0.8 mi
Russian and Uzbek authentic cuisine
210 Swamp Fox Road, Alexandria
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa, Su 12:00-22:00
The Majestic Cafe
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
Perhaps the best lunch in Old Town!
911 King Street, Alexandria
Mo-Sa 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:30-22:30; Su 13:00-21:00
Uptowner Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
Nice neighbourhood cafe.
1609 King Street, Alexandria
Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-16:00
Asian Bistro
Restaurant · Asian · 1.5 mi
809 King Street, Alexandria
Mo-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.4 mi
1106 King Street, Alexandria
Mo,Tu 12:00-24:00, We,Th 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-24:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.2 mi
1500 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Cosmopolitan Grill
Restaurant · German · 1.5 mi
1024 Cameron Street
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 11:00-21:00
167 more on the map.
Where to stay27
Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
2700 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria
Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
5821 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Hampton Inn Alexandria - Old Town/King Street Metro
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1616 King Street, Alexandria
Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria
Churches and places of worship29
Shiloh Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
1401;1429 Duke Street, Alexandria
Washington Street United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.5 mi
109 South Washington Street, Alexandria
All Saints Episcopal Church, Sharon Chapel
Church · Episcopal · 1.2 mi
3421 Franconia Road, Alexandria
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es
School · 5.1 mi
908 Wahler Place Se, Washington
Healthcare9
Passport Health Alexandria Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
4214 king st, Alexandria
Map of Huntington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 31°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oxon Hill (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Alexandria 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Hybla Valley 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Groveton 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Fort Hunt 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Franconia 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Glassmanor 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Bailey's Crossroads 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Fort Washington 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Oxon Hill 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Arlington 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- HuntingtonfromMetro, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 3.0
- Montebello Condominiums in Huntington, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pizza Boli's in Huntington, early afternoon, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pizza Boli's in Huntington, early afternoon (51067), Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gate across the elevator vestibule entrance, Huntington station, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue emergency light, Huntington Station, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses in Huntington, early afternoon (87343), Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses in Huntington, early afternoon, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Arden, Huntington, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New construction adjacent to Huntington Station, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dumpster at old Huntington parking garage, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bollard with graffiti at Huntington station, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bollard with graffiti at Huntington station, closer view, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Road down the hill to the Huntington Avenue entrance of Huntington station, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elevators on the second level of the Huntington parking garage, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Single lost glove in the Huntington parking deck (44305), Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fall colors at Huntington station, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Construction cabins at the entrance to Huntington station, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shaggy, unkempt greenery on a Huntington hillside, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Looking at one entrance of the new Huntington station garage from the pedestrian walkway between the new and old garages, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Single lost glove in the Huntington parking deck (64567), Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Single lost glove in the Huntington parking deck, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Single lost glove in the Huntington parking deck (78924), Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gate across the elevator vestibule entrance, Huntington station 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Huntington station can be accessed on Level 7, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front View of George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Joe Ravi ( Shutterstock iStock Dreamstime ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beulah Baptist Church 2, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rosemont Historic District (Alexandria, Virginia) 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Albert Johnson House, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alfred Street Baptist Church - historic building, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Franklin-armfield-office, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lyceum (Alexandria, Virginia), Ser Amantio di Nicolao at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- BankofAlexandria present day, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 3.0
- Alexandria City Hall2, Cliff1066, CC BY 2.0
- SaintPaulsChurchAlexandria, Josh from Washington, D.C., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Huntley 2019b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Ward (Virginia), AjaxSmack at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Athenaeum - Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, AgnosticPreachersKid at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Town of Potomac 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carlyle House in 2009, Ser Amantio di Nicolao at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
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