South West, Washington, DC Area Guide

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South West Area Facts

  • South West has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • South West crime rates are 25% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in South West is 18% lower than the Washington average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Eleanor Holmes Norton Park
      Southwest Waterfront Park - East
      The Grove
      East Potomac Park
      7th Street Park
      Town Center Park
      Jefferson Field
      Benjamin Banneker Park

      Entertainment

      Arena Stage (Mead Center for American Theater)
      Union Stage
      12 Stories
      The Anthem
      Martha Spak Gallery
      International Spy Museum
      ARTECHOUSE
      Blind Whino SW Arts Club

      Food & Drink

      Kilwins
      Ben & Jerry's
      Whiskey Charlie
      Kirwan’s
      H Bar
      Pearl Street Warehouse
      Del Mar
      Watering Hole

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South West? Of all people who commute, 44.9% take public transportation in South West.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      45%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South West? The cost of living in South West is 135/100 - which is 10% lower than District of Columbia.
      South West
      135

      35% 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 South West? South West crime rates are 6,499, which are 19% higher than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      6,499 per 100k people

      185% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      185% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South West? The median income in South West is $73,812 which is 1% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $73,81233% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,03388% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South West 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
      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

      B Housing

      What are South West home prices? South West home prices are $376,320 - which is 26% lower than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $376,320104% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,42650% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      37% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does South West have good schools? The South West graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than District of Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      23%

      53% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is South West a good place to live? South West has an overall rating of 45% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      45%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      45%

      3 total surveys

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