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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Triangle
      Florida Avenue Park
      Bundy Field
      Florida Avenue Playground
      NJ and O Sts Park
      Triangle
      Shaw Recreation Center
      John F Kennedy Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Howard Theatre
      Flash
      Long View Gallery
      Landmark Theatres Atlantic Plumbing Cinema
      9:30 Club
      DC History Center
      LIV Nightclub
      Bohemian Caverns

      Food & Drink

      Best One Liquors
      Meats and Foods
      Dunkin'
      KoChix
      Truxton Inn
      Guilford Liquor
      Sohal Wine & Spirits
      Electric Cool-Aid

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Shaw? Of all people who commute, 34.8% take public transportation in Shaw.
      Drive to Work
      26%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      35%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      22%

      9% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Shaw? The cost of living in Shaw is 167/100 - which is 12% higher than District of Columbia.
      Shaw
      167

      67% 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 Shaw? Shaw crime rates are 8,642, which are 58% higher than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      8,642 per 100k people

      279% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      279% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Shaw? The median income in Shaw is $88,444 which is 21% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $88,44460% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,01788% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      21% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Shaw 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
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      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 Shaw home prices? Shaw home prices are $652,492 - which is 29% higher than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $652,492253% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,51960% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      30%

      53% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Shaw have good schools? The Shaw graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than District of Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Shaw a good place to live? Shaw has an overall rating of 55% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      55%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      5 total surveys

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