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Georgetown Area Facts

  • Georgetown has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Georgetown crime rates are 45% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Georgetown is 32% higher than the Washington average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Volta Street Playground
      Volta Park
      Book Hill Park
      Old Stone House Garden
      Georgetown Waterfront Park
      Montrose Park
      Dumbarton Oaks Park
      Potomac Palisades Parkway

      Entertainment

      Letelier Theater
      Georgetown Cupcake
      L'Eclat de Verre
      L'Eclat de Verre
      Mario & Alberto De La Cruz Art Gallery
      Jackson Art Center
      Dumbarton Oaks
      Blues Alley

      Food & Drink

      Oakberry Açaí bowls
      Leonidas
      Thomas Sweet
      Georgetown Candy Bar
      Wingo's
      Subway
      Georgetown Pizza & Grill
      Pizza Movers

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Georgetown? Of all people who commute, 21.0% take public transportation in Georgetown.
      Drive to Work
      24%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      16% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      35%

      22% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Georgetown? The cost of living in Georgetown is 239/100 - which is 43% higher than District of Columbia.
      Georgetown
      239

      139% more expensive than average

      Washington
      181

      81% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Georgetown? Georgetown crime rates are 6,554, which are 39% higher than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      6,554 per 100k people

      209% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16  

      209% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Georgetown? The median income in Georgetown is $220,697 which is 100% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $220,697171% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $131,093192% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      49% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Georgetown 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

      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 Georgetown home prices? Georgetown home prices are $1,949,853 - which is 112% higher than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $1,949,853497% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,089114% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Georgetown have good schools? The Georgetown graduation rate is 99% - which is 13% higher than District of Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      8% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Georgetown a good place to live? Georgetown has an overall rating of 62% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      7 total surveys

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