Downtown, Washington, DC Area Guide

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Downtown Area Facts

  • Downtown has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Downtown crime rates are 11% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Downtown is 15% lower than the Washington average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      CenterCityDC NW Park
      Mount Vernon Square
      J O Wilson Recreation Center
      Chinatown Park
      Milian Park
      Samuel Gompers Memorial Park
      Burke Park
      Triangle Park

      Entertainment

      Museum of Illusions
      Flashpoint Gallery
      Mead Theatre Lab
      Smithsonian American Art Museum
      Smithsonian Institute Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture
      Chinatown Arch
      National Portrait Gallery
      Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14

      Food & Drink

      Atrium Cafe
      Five Guys
      jetties
      Potbelly
      &pizza
      Jackpot
      Chopt
      California Tortilla

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 29.0% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      16%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      29%

      8% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      45%

      31% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 139/100 - which is 7% lower than District of Columbia.
      Downtown
      139

      39% 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 Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 5,794, which are 6% higher than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      5,794 per 100k people

      154% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      154% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $96,571 which is 32% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $96,57175% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $68,309129% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown 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
      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

      A+ Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $376,550 - which is 26% lower than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $376,550104% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,86496% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      23%

      63% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than District of Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 37% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      37%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      37%

      2 total surveys

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