Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) C-
WAPA cafe
Coffee Shop
Sabor Catering & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Roots and Blooms Flower Shop & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Golden Flour
Coffee Shop
Highlands Cafe
Coffee Shop
Senbeb Café
Coffee Shop
Lost Sock
Coffee Shop
Turning Natural
Coffee Shop
Büna Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
La Coop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
ETA Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lulabelle’s
Coffee Shop
Little Food Studio
Coffee Shop
Takoma Beverage Company
Coffee Shop
Takoma Coffee
Coffee Shop
Rue Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dolci Gelati Cafe
Coffee Shop
Adulis Store
Coffee Shop
Qualia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tiramisu Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Modern Times Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Call Your Mother
Coffee Shop
Culture Coffee Too
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Fort Stevens Park
Attraction
William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Stadium
Stadium
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
Museum
Carter Barron Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Rhizome
Theatre Arts
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Museum
Dance Exchange
Theatre Arts
Lemon Collective
Art Gallery
Teatro de la Luna
Theatre Arts
The loft
Theatre Arts
Montgomery College Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Park View Children's Pool
Water Park
Dojo Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
Avalon Theatre
Cinema
Gala Hispanic Theater
Theatre Arts
Tivoli Theatre
Theatre Arts
BloomBars
Theatre Arts
Przewalski's Horse
Attraction
Wallaby yard
Attraction
Artists' Cooperative
Art Gallery
Emu
Attraction
Scimitar-Horned Oryx
Attraction
Asian Elephant
Attraction
Salsa With Sylvia
Theatre Arts
Red-Bellied Turtle
Attraction
Food and Drink (11) A+
Moreland's Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Brightwood Liquors
Alcohol
Apple's Carry-Out
Fast Food
Simple Bar
Bar
Wonder Chicken
Fast Food
Serengeti
Bar
Victor Liquors
Alcohol
Grocery- Lottery, Beer and Wine
Alcohol
Julia's Empanadas
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
G-Spot Bar&lounge
Bar
Neptune Room
Bar
JJ's carry out
Fast Food
Rocket Liquors
Bar
Jefferson Liquors
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Elizabeth Bar and Grill
Bar
Illusion bar and lounge
Bar
Hamilton Liquors
Alcohol
ANXO Cidery & Tasting Room
Bar
Roha Liquors
Alcohol
Johnny's Carryout
Fast Food
Target Liquor
Alcohol
Uptown Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Fitness (1) B
Emery Recreation Center
Community Centre
Fort Stevens Recreation Center
Community Centre
Lighthouse Yoga Center
Gym
Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center
Community Centre
Takoma Community Center
Community Centre
Takoma Elementary Recreation Center
Community Centre
Rabaut Recreation Center
Community Centre
Spark Fitness
Gym
Yoga Heights
Gym
Cycled!
Gym
Petworth Fitness
Gym
Waltajjii Oromoo Oromo Center
Community Centre
Willow Street Yoga
Gym
Lamond Recreation Center
Community Centre
Washington Ethical Society
Community Centre
Roda
Gym
Mary's Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center
Community Centre
Mad Fitness
Gym
Park View Recreation Center
Community Centre
Past Tense Yoga Studio
Gym
Chevy Chase Community Center
Community Centre
Yoga Heights
Gym
City Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) A+
Delicias Market
Grocery Store
Unsulution Grocery
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Enat Ethopia Grocery
Grocery Store
Wow market
Grocery Store
Sheridan International Market
Grocery Store
Bole Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Three Little Pigs
Butcher
Flip it Bakery and Deli
Bakery
Brightwood Supermarket
Grocery Store
Avenue Supermarket
Grocery Store
Yes! Organic Market
Grocery Store
Progresso Market (International)
Grocery Store
Price's Grocery
Grocery Store
Delicia's Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Panamericana
Grocery Store
Bread Furst
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Spring Mill Bread Co.
Bakery
Soko
Butcher
Mi Casita
Bakery
Parks (16) A+
Fort Stevens Park
Park
Brightwood Recreation Center
Park
Rock Creek Park and Piney Branch Parkway
Park
Emery Park
Park
Fort Stevens
Park
Hamilton Street Playground
Playground
Hamilton Park
Park
Playground at the Parks DC
Playground
Playground at the Parks DC
Playground
Takoma Community Center
Park
Francis G. Newlands Park
Park
Fort Circle Park
Park
Fort Slocum Park
Park
Takoma Recreation Center
Park
Fort Circle Park
Park
Sherman Circle
Park
Rudolph
Park
Upshur
Park
Marvin Caplan Memorial Park
Park
Fort Circle Park
Park
Fort Circle Park
Park
Fort Circle Park
Park
Linnean Park
Park
Piney Branch Portal
Park
Fort Circle Park
Park
Shops (21) A+
Olympia's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Lewis Barbershop
Hairdresser
Gold Corner Market
Convenience Store
Missouri Avenue Market
Convenience Store
#1 Beauty Supply
Beauty
Before & After Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Ge-Ex Grocery
Convenience Store
California Hair Braiding
Hairdresser
Easy Buy Furniture Mattress
Furniture
Master Touch Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Gardy's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
GA Thrift Storecenter
Department Store
E.B Nails
Beauty
Belly Beauty Supply
Beauty
Rose Unisex Hair Salon
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Nails Waxing Design
Beauty
City Gear
Clothing
Gentlemen of Distinction Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Gentlemen of Distinction Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Jocelyn's Market la Casa Latina
Convenience Store
Lucky Corner Store
Convenience Store
Intoto Market
Convenience Store
Gold Spot Check Cashing
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Catholic University-Brookland (A+)

2. Takoma Park (A+)

3. Chevy Chase (A+)

4. Stadium-Armory (A+)

5. Foxhall Village (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 37.3% take public transportation in Brightwood.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations A+
Georgia Ave & Madison St
Bus Stop
Georgia Ave & Madison St
Bus Stop
Georgia Ave & Kennedy St
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave
Bus Stop
Georgia Ave & Kennedy St
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave
Bus Stop
Kennedy St & 9th St
Bus Stop
16th Street & Aspen Street Northwest Northbound
Bus Stop
16th Street & Aspen Street Northwest Southbound
Bus Stop
Georgia Ave & Gallatin St
Bus Stop
Decatur Street
Bus Stop
Georgia Avenue NW & Butternut Street NW
Bus Stop
Decatur Street
Bus Stop
Butternut Street NW & Piney Branch Road NW
Bus Stop
Butternut Street NW & 6th Street NW
Bus Stop
Takoma
Transit Station
F
Bus Stop
E
Bus Stop
G
Bus Stop
D
Bus Stop
H
Bus Stop
C
Bus Stop
J
Bus Stop
B
Bus Stop
A
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
37.3% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Barnaby Woods (F)

2. Adams Morgan (A+)

3. Anacostia (A+)

4. Au-Tenleytown (A+)

5. Berkley (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Brightwood is 159/100 - which is 7% higher than District of Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Anacostia (D-)

2. Deanwood (D-)

3. Brentwood (F)

4. Stadium-Armory (F)

5. South West (F)

crime F

Brightwood crime rates are 2,954 per 100k, which is 32% lower than District of Columbia
Property Crime
2,370 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
584 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Barnaby Woods (A+)

2. Glover Park (A+)

3. Au-Tenleytown (A+)

4. Cleveland Park (A+)

5. The Palisades (A)

employment A+

The median income in Brightwood is $81,113 - which is 11% higher than District of Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$81,113 A-
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Shaw (A+)

2. Brightwood (A+)

3. Columbia Heights (A+)

4. Catholic University-Brookland (A+)

5. Foggy Bottom (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rock Creek Park Police Substation
Police
Children's Medical Care Center
Doctor
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 22
Fire Station
Washington DC Police Department District 4
Police
Deantal Dream
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rock Creek Park Police Stables
Police
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 24
Fire Station
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 24
Fire Station
Metropolitan Police Boys and Girls Clubs
Police
Knollwood Military Retirement Residence
Nursing Home
Premier Dental Care
Dentist
Children's National at Takoma Theater
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shepherd Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CareFirst
Doctor
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Elite Dental
Dentist
MBI Taylor Street
Clinic
Numa P G Adams Medical School Building
Doctor
Family Dental Center
Dentist
Petworth Dental
Dentist
Dr. Henry Bell
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Adams Morgan (A+)

2. Anacostia (A+)

3. Brightwood (A+)

4. Capitol Hill (A+)

5. Catholic University-Brookland (A+)

housing D

Brightwood home prices are $600,254 - which is 19% higher than District of Columbia
Home Price
$600,254 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
7.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Takoma Park (B)

3. Glover Park (B)

4. South West (B)

5. Adams Morgan (B-)

schools C-

The Brightwood graduation rate is 79% - which is 10% lower than District of Columbia
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (5) A+
Jewish Primary Day School/Nations Capital
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs
Friendship Pcs Online
Brightwood Ec
Center City Pcs Brightwood
Paul Pcs Middle School
Kingsbury Day School
West Ec
Truesdell Ec
Ida B. Wells Ms
Whittier Ec
Takoma Ec
Dorothy I Height Es
Capital City Pcs Lower
Capital City Pcs Middle
Washington Latin Pcs Middle School
Macfarland Ms
El Haynes Pcs Elementary
Barnard Es
Powell Es
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Ms
Ideal Academy Pcs
Roots Pcs
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary
Center City Pcs Petworth
High Schools (0) C-
Paul Pcs International High School
Kingsbury Day School
Washington Latin Pcs Upper School
St Johns College High School
Coolidge Hs
Capital City Pcs High
Roosevelt Hs
El Haynes Pcs High
Roosevelt Stay Hs
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
The Preparatory School Of D.C.
Edmund Burke School
The Nora School
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Chavez Prep
District Of Columbia International School
Kirov Academy Of Ballet Of Washington D.C.
Columbia Heights Ec
Woodrow Wilson Hs
Washington International School
Sustainable Futures Pcs
Sidwell Friends School
Maret School
Chelsea School
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School
Benjamin Banneker Hs
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Berkley (A+)

2. Mount Vernon Square (A+)

3. Cleveland Park (A+)

4. Barnaby Woods (A+)

5. Woodley Park (A+)

ratings D-

Brightwood has an overall rating of 50% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (0)
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Au-Tenleytown (A+)

2. Glover Park (A+)

3. Chevy Chase (A+)

4. Cleveland Park (A+)

5. The Palisades (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Brightwood, Washington, DC Area Guide

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Brightwood Area Facts

  • Brightwood has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Brightwood crime rates are 30% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Brightwood is 3% lower than the Washington average
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Pretty much your average neighborhood. 3 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 30, 2021) The people that bad, but know they do have shootings 5/10. Shopping is average it does have mc donalds and other fast food so ill give it a six. What else is there to do in the nighttime? Same thing as shopping but this is where the danger comes, 4\10. Contains stuff like MC Dona ...Read More lds, Little caesars, and etc, 7/10. Nothing special here. 1\10. Also, there is a ghetto 70/ 79 bus stop but they do no harm. It is next to a violent dc neighborhood named Petworth. Overall, your average neighborhood woth a little bit of caution required. Read Less
bad area in dc 2 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 30, 2021) 4 homicides in a week in this area with a neighborhood gang called RIttenhouse would not recommend. Dangerous area lots of shootings. Advoid this neighborhood ...Read More Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fort Stevens Park
      Brightwood Recreation Center
      Rock Creek Park and Piney Branch Parkway
      Emery Park
      Fort Stevens
      Hamilton Street Playground
      Hamilton Park
      Playground at the Parks DC

      Entertainment

      Fort Stevens Park
      William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Stadium
      Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
      Carter Barron Amphitheatre
      Rhizome
      Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
      Dance Exchange
      Lemon Collective

      Food & Drink

      Moreland's Tavern
      McDonald's
      Brightwood Liquors
      Apple's Carry-Out
      Simple Bar
      Wonder Chicken
      Serengeti
      Victor Liquors

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brightwood? Of all people who commute, 37.3% take public transportation in Brightwood.
      Drive to Work
      48%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      37%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      12% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brightwood? The cost of living in Brightwood is 159/100 - which is 7% higher than District of Columbia.
      Brightwood
      159

      59% 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 Brightwood? Brightwood crime rates are 2,954, which are 32% lower than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      2,954 per 100k people

      27% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      27% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Brightwood? The median income in Brightwood is $81,113 which is 11% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $81,11347% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,54846% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Brightwood 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 Brightwood home prices? Brightwood home prices are $600,254 - which is 19% higher than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $600,254225% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,34141% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      33%

      47% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Brightwood have good schools? The Brightwood 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
      40%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Brightwood a good place to live? Brightwood has an overall rating of 50% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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