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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Upshur
      Rock Creek Park and Piney Branch Parkway
      Piney Branch Park
      Petworth Meditation Garden
      Bancroft Playground
      Hamilton Street Playground
      Petworth Recreation Center
      Hamilton Park

      Entertainment

      Carter Barron Amphitheatre
      Teatro de la Luna
      Lemon Collective
      William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Stadium
      Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
      Gala Hispanic Theater
      Tivoli Theatre
      Suns Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Tienda Morazan & Deli
      Uptown Wine and Spirits
      JB Liquors
      Lyman's Tavern
      Red Derby
      Downtown Liquors
      Papa John's
      Cavalier Wine & Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Petworth? Of all people who commute, 41.3% take public transportation in Petworth.
      Drive to Work
      37%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      41%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      10% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Petworth? The cost of living in Petworth is 173/100 - which is 16% higher than District of Columbia.
      Petworth
      173

      73% 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 Petworth? Petworth crime rates are 4,387, which are 20% lower than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      4,387 per 100k people

      92% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      92% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Petworth? The median income in Petworth is $102,992 which is 41% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $102,99286% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $54,13981% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Petworth 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 Petworth home prices? Petworth home prices are $716,475 - which is 42% higher than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $716,475288% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,38946% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      24% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Petworth have good schools? The Petworth graduation rate is 79% - which is 10% lower than District of Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      34% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Petworth a good place to live? Petworth has an overall rating of 64% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      4 total surveys

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