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Chevy Chase Area Facts

  • Chevy Chase has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Chevy Chase crime rates are 54% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Chevy Chase is 10% higher than the Washington average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fort Circle Park
      Linnean Park
      Fort Circle Park
      Linnean Playground
      Fort Circle Park
      Linnean Park
      Fort Circle Park
      Fort Circle Park

      Entertainment

      Avalon Theatre
      Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
      Greenberg Theatre
      Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
      Carter Barron Amphitheatre
      Washington Ballet
      William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Stadium
      Katzen Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Sheffield Wine and Liquors
      Comet Ping Pong
      Italian Bar Gelato
      Shemali's
      Circle Wine and Spirits
      Potbelly
      Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits
      Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Chevy Chase? Of all people who commute, 41.0% take public transportation in Chevy Chase.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      41%

      4% 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 Chevy Chase? The cost of living in Chevy Chase is 200/100 - which is 20% higher than District of Columbia.
      Chevy Chase
      200

      100% more expensive than average

      Washington
      181

      81% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chevy Chase? Chevy Chase crime rates are 2,078, which are 56% lower than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      2,078 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49  

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Chevy Chase? The median income in Chevy Chase is $212,465 which is 93% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $212,465161% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $135,320201% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Chevy Chase 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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      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      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 Chevy Chase home prices? Chevy Chase home prices are $1,691,818 - which is 84% higher than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $1,691,818418% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,42068% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Chevy Chase have good schools? The Chevy Chase graduation rate is 97% - which is 11% higher than District of Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      32% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Chevy Chase a good place to live? Chevy Chase has an overall rating of 93% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      3 total surveys

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