Friendship Heights, Washington, DC Area Guide

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Friendship Heights Area Facts

  • Friendship Heights has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Friendship Heights crime rates are 53% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Friendship Heights is 15% higher than the Washington average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fort Bayard Park
      Fort Circle Park
      Fort Circle Park
      Galen Tait Memorial Park
      Brookdale Neighborhood Park
      Fort Circle Park
      Grant Road Historic District
      Fort Circle Park

      Entertainment

      Greenberg Theatre
      Avalon Theatre
      Katzen Arts Center
      American University Museum at the Katzen
      Amphitheater
      Bowlero
      Washington Ballet
      Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium

      Food & Drink

      Rome Pizza & Subs
      Matisse Bar & Grill
      Pizza Boli's
      Pauls Discount Wine & Liquor
      Così
      Roaming Rooster
      Seoul Spice
      District Taco

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Friendship Heights? Of all people who commute, 38.0% take public transportation in Friendship Heights.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      38%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      6% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Friendship Heights? The cost of living in Friendship Heights is 188/100 - which is 26% higher than District of Columbia.
      Friendship Heights
      188

      88% 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 Friendship Heights? Friendship Heights crime rates are 7,951, which are 46% higher than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      7,951 per 100k people

      249% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      249% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Friendship Heights? The median income in Friendship Heights is $147,242 which is 102% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $147,242166% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $78,620164% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      76% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Friendship Heights 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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      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

      C+ Housing

      What are Friendship Heights home prices? Friendship Heights home prices are $828,100 - which is 64% higher than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $828,100348% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,037115% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Friendship Heights have good schools? The Friendship Heights graduation rate is 98% - which is 12% higher than District of Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Friendship Heights a good place to live? Friendship Heights has an overall rating of 83% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      2 total surveys

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