Rose Hill, Virginia
Rose Hill is a community of 21,066 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Rose Hill
Townapedia lists 53 museums and landmarks, 63 parks and trails, 185 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Kingstowne ScreenX & RPX, AMC Hoffman Center 22, Alexandria Canal and Alexandria City Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Rose Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rose Hill
Rose Hill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 20,226 at the 2010 census. Built in the mid-1950s, Rose Hill is the largest of the subdivisions that make up the CDP, which is just southwest of Alexandria; others include Wilton Woods, Burgundy Village, and Winslow Heights. Street addresses are in Alexandria ZIP codes 22310, 22303 and 22315.
From the Wikipedia article Rose Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Little Theatre of Alexandria
Cinema and theater · 3.3 mi
Theater in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Signature Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.8 mi
Theater in Arlington, Virginia
Strayer University
School · 1.6 mi
Private, for-profit university in the United States
Museums and landmarks53
Alexandria Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Canal in Virginia, United States of America
Alexandria City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
United States historic place
Alexandria Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
National Historic Landmark District in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Alexandria National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Civil War era war cemetery in Virginia
Alfred Street Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Church building in Virginia, United States of America
Appomattox
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bronze statue in Virginia, United States
Athenaeum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Gallery of fine arts and a performance venue (Alexandria, Virginia)
Bank of Alexandria
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
Barcroft Community House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Bayne-Fowle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
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Beulah Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church building in Virginia, United States of America
Bruin's Slave Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Alexandria, Virginia
41 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds63
Cameron Run Regional Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park in Alexandria, Virginia, US
4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria
Scramble
Playground · 1.5 mi
5412 Eisenhower Avenue
Mo 08:00-18:00; Tu-Th 08:00-19:00; Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-21:00;...
Fort Willard
Park · 2.1 mi
Historical fort and park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Jones Point
Park · 3.5 mi
Park in Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park
Park · 4.0 mi
Park in Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
North Hill Community Green Space
Park · 2.2 mi
Green space park shared by Residence at North Hill apartments and North Hill Town-homes. Includes a large playground, outdoor gymnasium,...
24/7
51 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes185
Cortado Cafe & Crepery
Cafe · Cafe · 1.8 mi
Breakfast, coffee, pastries, salad, panini, smoothies
4543 Duke Street, Alexandria
Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-17:00
Rus Uz
Restaurant · Russian · 2.1 mi
Russian and Uzbek authentic cuisine
210 Swamp Fox Road, Alexandria
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa, Su 12:00-22:00
Asia Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
6935 Telegraph Road, Alexandria
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-23:15; Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Bonchon Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken, Korean, Sushi · 1.7 mi
6852 Richmond Highway, Groveton
Mo-Th 11:00-11:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-10:30
Cameron Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
4911 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Delias
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
209 Hoffman Street, Alexandria
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
7214 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:59; Su 07:00-22:00
Fat City Kitchen
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
330 South Pickett Street, Alexandria
Mo-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 10:00-23:00
Galae Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 2.1 mi
215 Swamp Fox Road, Alexandria
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
173 more on the map.
History
The community of Rose Hill derives its name from an 18th-century plantation once located nearby; this was established by Daniel French, the first builder of Pohick Church, on land that had been part of the Gunston Hall estate. The house stood on high ground, and was described as having a fine view of the nearby valley and the Potomac River in the distance. The land had been purchased by Daniel French Sr., in 1723, passing to his son, Daniel French Jr., in 1736. At the latter's death, the property went first to his wife Penelope and then to Elizabeth Dulaney, their daughter. The Dulaneys sold the plantation early in the 1800s, and between 1810 and 1868 it passed through the hands of numerous owners.
From the History section of Rose Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
2700 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria
Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
2345 Mill Road, Alexandria
SpringHill Suites Alexandria Old Town/Southwest
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
2950 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria
Churches and places of worship45
All Saints Episcopal Church, Sharon Chapel
Church · Episcopal · 0.8 mi
3421 Franconia Road, Alexandria
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries75
Healthcare9
Giant Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
5870 Kingstowne Boulevard, Alexandria
Passport Health Alexandria Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
4214 king st, Alexandria
Map of Rose Hill
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 32°F | 2.6 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 71°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington Reagan Ap Gsn 72405 (6 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, 6 miles away.
- Huntington 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Alexandria 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Groveton 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Kingstowne 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Franconia 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Hybla Valley 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Lincolnia 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Bailey's Crossroads 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Fort Hunt 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Mount Vernon 5 mi south, about 8 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
- Rose Hill shopping plaza, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rose Hill School - entrance, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- John Marshall Library from parking lot of Rose Hill School, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Rose Hill School from parking lot of John Marshall Library, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- John Marshall Library (in Rose Hill), Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rose Hill School - Little Free Pantry, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Markers at Rose Hill, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pedal trash bin in the Rose Hill McDonalds, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Mobile ordering badge on a table at the Rose Hill McDonald's 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Table decoration at McDonalds in Rose Hill, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Interior, McDonald's restaurant in Rose Hill, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front entry way of Lee-Fendall House, Doalfe at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- 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
- Beulah Baptist Church 2, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia Theological Seminary Alexandria, VA, John W. Cross, CC BY 2.5
- Jones Point Light - Alexandria, Virginia, AgnosticPreachersKid at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairfax-Moore House, Ser Amantio di Nicolao at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Uptown-Parker-Gray townhouses 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OddFellowsHallAlexandria2009, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange and Alexandria Railroad Hooff's Run Bridge, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria crop, Foolish Productions Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop, Unknown author, Public domain
- Historic Green Spring in Annandale, Virginia - 1, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davis Chapel, Alexandria, 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
- Tauxemont 001, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandria National Cemetery 5, Alexandria, VA, User:AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0
- Alexandria Union Station, Choster at English Wikipedia, 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
- Moses Hepburn Rowhouses, Unknown author, CC BY 3.0
- Appomattox Statue Old Town Alexandria, Kristopher Grubbs, CC BY-SA 4.0
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