Brentwood, Washington, DC Area Guide

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Brentwood Area Facts

  • Brentwood has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Brentwood crime rates are 73% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Brentwood is 20% lower than the Washington average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brentwood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Loomis Park
      Brentwood Village Playground
      Brentwood Recreation Center
      Brentwood Playground
      Arboretum Recreation Center
      Chuck Brown Park
      Green Valley Senior Citizens Center
      The Lane Social Club

      Entertainment

      Echostage
      National Bonsai and Penjing Museum
      Love Night Club
      National Capitol Columns
      Eclipse Restaurant & Nightclub
      Lace
      Theodore Hagans Cultural Center
      Alamo Drafthouse

      Food & Drink

      The Scene
      McDonald's
      DC Star
      Montana Liquors
      Checkers
      The Country Vintner
      Peacock Liquors
      Capital Eagle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brentwood? Of all people who commute, 39.7% take public transportation in Brentwood.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      40%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      7% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brentwood? The cost of living in Brentwood is 132/100 - which is 11% lower than District of Columbia.
      Brentwood
      132

      32% more expensive than average

      Washington
      164

      64% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brentwood? Brentwood crime rates are 9,030, which are 65% higher than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      9,030 per 100k people

      296% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      296% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Brentwood? The median income in Brentwood is $57,873 which is 21% lower than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $57,8735% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,20315% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      62% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Brentwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mule Hospital
      The Specialty Hospital of Washington
      Washington Hospital
      Wasington DC VA Medical Center
      Psychiatric Institute of Washington
      George Washington University Hospital
      Children's National Medical Center
      United Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
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      Doctors

      Psychiatric Institute of Washington
      Center for Sickle Cell Disease
      Claridge Towers Geriatric Health Center
      Congress Heights Clinic
      Hillcrest Womens Surgical Center
      Howard University Hospital Family Health Center
      Perry Family Health Center
      The Center For Mental Health

      D+ Housing

      What are Brentwood home prices? Brentwood home prices are $375,268 - which is 26% lower than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $375,268103% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14120% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Brentwood have good schools? The Brentwood graduation rate is 81% - which is 8% lower than District of Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      31% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Brentwood a good place to live? Brentwood has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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