Livability Score

72
/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 (37) A+
Yellow
Coffee Shop
Wisey's
Coffee Shop
Avocado Cafe
Coffee Shop
Georgetown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Taichi Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Maman
Coffee Shop
Compass Coffee
Coffee Shop
Patisserie Poupon
Coffee Shop
Saxbys Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bean Counter
Coffee Shop
Booeymonger Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Leopold's Kafe Konditorei
Coffee Shop
Bitty & Beau's
Coffee Shop
District Doughnut
Coffee Shop
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee Shop
Capital One Cafe
Coffee Shop
Paul
Coffee Shop
Levain Bakery
Coffee Shop
Bluestone Lane
Coffee Shop
Malmaison
Coffee Shop
Fresh Baguette
Coffee Shop
South Block
Coffee Shop
Grace Street Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Dog Tag Bakery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (24) A+
Letelier Theater
Theatre Arts
Georgetown Cupcake
Attraction
L'Eclat de Verre
Art Gallery
L'Eclat de Verre
Theatre Arts
Mario & Alberto De La Cruz Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Jackson Art Center
Theatre Arts
Dumbarton Oaks
Museum
Blues Alley
Nightclub
Moca DC
Art Gallery
Moca DC
Theatre Arts
Parish Gallery
Art Gallery
Parish Gallery
Theatre Arts
Cross MacKenzie Gallery
Art Gallery
Cross MacKenzie Gallery
Theatre Arts
Winter Palace Studio
Art Gallery
Winter Palace Studio
Theatre Arts
Alla Rogers
Art Gallery
Alla Rogers
Theatre Arts
Old Stone House
Attraction
Horizons Theatre
Theatre Arts
McNeir Auditorium
Theatre Arts
AMC Loews Georgetown 14
Cinema
Francis Pool
Water Park
Maison Francaise
Theatre Arts
Lock 0
Attraction
Food and Drink (47) A+
Oakberry Açaí bowls
Fast Food
Leonidas
Sweets
Thomas Sweet
Sweets
Georgetown Candy Bar
Sweets
Wingo's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Georgetown Pizza & Grill
Fast Food
Pizza Movers
Fast Food
Bacchus Wine Cellar
Alcohol
Smith Point
Bar
Manny & Olga's Pizza
Fast Food
Towne Liquors
Alcohol
Call Your Mother
Deli
&pizza
Fast Food
Tuscany Cafe
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Billy Martin's Tavern
Bar
Chinese Disco
Bar
Quick Pita
Fast Food
Georgetown Piano Bar
Bar
Modern
Bar
Qdoba
Fast Food
Good Stuff Eatery
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Pinkberry
Sweets
Fitness (4) A+
Down Dog Yoga
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Jelleff Recreation Center
Community Centre
Balance Gym: Glover Park
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Washington Sports Club
Gym
Verve
Gym
Arlington Temple Community Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Hardy Recreation Center
Community Centre
Lerner Health and Wellness Center
Gym
Washington Sports Club
Gym
Lava Barre
Gym
Flywheel
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Yoga District
Gym
Fitness First
Gym
International Headquarters - Order of the Eastern Star
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
MINT
Gym
Tranquil Space
Gym
VIDA Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) A+
Georgetown Cupcake
Bakery
Pie Sisters
Bakery
Paul
Bakery
Paul
Bakery
Stachowski's
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Streets Market
Grocery Store
Metro Supermarket
Grocery Store
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bethesda Bagels
Bakery
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Glen's Garden Market
Grocery Store
Firehook Bakery & Coffee
Bakery
Un je ne sais Quoi
Bakery
Paul
Bakery
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Dupont Market
Grocery Store
MOM's Organic Market
Grocery Store
Streets Market
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Parks (27) A+
Volta Street Playground
Playground
Volta Park
Park
Book Hill Park
Park
Old Stone House Garden
Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park
Park
Montrose Park
Park
Dumbarton Oaks Park
Park
Potomac Palisades Parkway
Park
Rose Park
Park
Georgetown University Hospital Helistop
Park
Whitehaven Parkway Park
Park
Francis Park
Park
Thompson's Boat Center
Park
Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway
Park
Robert Emmet Park
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Saint Jerome the Priest Statue
Park
Sheridan Circle
Park
Whitehaven Park
Park
Center Parking
Park
Guy Mason
Park
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Park
Mitchell Park
Park
Normanstone Parkway
Park
Washington Circle Park
Park
Shops (159) A+
The Lantern
Books
Wisconsin Barber
Hairdresser
G-Land Uniforms
Clothing
Anthony's Tuxedos
Clothing
The Phoenix
Gift Shop
Salon L'eau
Hairdresser
Swiss Watch Works
Fashion
Poppy Custom Jewelry
Fashion
AT&T
Electronics
Scandinavian Antiques & Living
Furniture
Hugo Boss
Clothing
John Rosselli & Associates
Furniture
Violet
Hairdresser
Hitched
Clothing
Solbiato
Clothing
Piccolo Piggies
Clothing
L'Enfant Gallery
Furniture
Asurion Phone & Tech Repair
Electronics
Christ Child Opportunity
Gift Shop
Fringe Hair Studio
Hairdresser
International Exchange
Clothing
Nido
Clothing
Soulier
Shoes
Jan's For The Casually Chic
Clothing
Appalachian Spring
Gift Shop
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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, 21.0% take public transportation in Georgetown.
Public Transit Stops (39)
Stops & Stations A+
Wisconsin Avenue, NW And P Street NW
Bus Stop
Q St NW & Wisconsin Ave NW
Bus Stop
Q St NW & Wisconsin Ave NW
Bus Stop
Wisconsin Ave NW & Q St NW
Bus Stop
Wisconsin Ave NW & Q St NW
Bus Stop
M St NW & 33rd St NW
Bus Stop
M St NW & Potomac St NW
Bus Stop
M St NW & 34th St NW
Bus Stop
M St NW & Wisconsin Ave NW
Bus Stop
M Street and Wisconsin Avenue
Bus Stop
M Street NW And Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Bus Stop
31st St and M St NW (Urban Outfitters)
Bus Stop
Georgetown/Old Stone House
Bus Stop
homas Jefferson St and M St NW
Bus Stop
M Street NW And Thomas Jefferson Street NW
Bus Stop
GUTS Wisconsin Ave Shuttle
Bus Stop
M Street NW And 30th Street NW
Bus Stop
30th St and M St NW (CD Warehouse)
Bus Stop
Leavey Center
Bus Stop
Wisconsin Avenue, NW And 34th Street NW (Safeway)
Bus Stop
Wisconsin Avenue, NW And 34th Street NW
Bus Stop
Lower K St & Wisconsin Ave NW
Bus Stop
M Street NW And 28th Street NW
Bus Stop
Pennsylvania Ave and M St NW (Four Seasons Hotel)
Bus Stop
Circulator
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
21.0% 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 Georgetown is 218/100 - which is 46% 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

Georgetown crime rates are 5,984 per 100k, which is 37% higher than District of Columbia
Property Crime
5,694 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
290 crimes per 100k B-
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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 Georgetown is $150,426 - which is 106% higher than District of Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$150,426 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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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 (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DC Fire Dept. Engine Co. 5
Fire Station
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center
Doctor
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mule Hospital
Hospital
Georgetown M Street Dental: Mark A. Tromblay DMD PC & Johnathan A. Slate DMD
Dentist
Georgetown Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Betty Ford Comprehensive Center
Clinic
Smiledesigner
Dentist
DC Fire Department Engine Company No. 1
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Embassy Row Orthodontics
Dentist
George Washington University Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The GWU Medical Faculty Associates Ambulatory Care Center
Doctor
Arlington County Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Campus Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
EMeRG (Emergency Medical Response Group)
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
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

Georgetown home prices are $1,056,531 - which is 109% higher than District of Columbia
Home Price
$1,056,531 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
7x (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 A+

The Georgetown graduation rate is 99% - which is 13% higher than District of Columbia
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Hyde Addison Es At Meyer
The French Maternal School
Holy Trinity School
Hardy Ms
British Int'L Schl Washington
School Without Walls At Francis Stevens
Oyster Adams Bilingual School
Stoddert Es
Aidan Montessori School
Maret School
Ross Es
Beauvoir The National Cathedral Elementary School
The Lab School Of Washington
Marie Reed Es
Annunciation Catholic School
Our Lady Of Victory School
Francis Scott Key Elementary
Washington International School
Eaton Es
H D Cooke Es
River School
St Augustine Catholic School
Pre K Incentive Program
New Directions Alternative H.S. Program
Meridian Pcs
High Schools (2) A+
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts
British Int'L Schl Washington
School Without Walls Hs
Emerson Preparatory School
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Maret School
The Lab School Of Washington
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs
Washington International School
Sustainable Futures Pcs
Columbia Heights Ec
District Of Columbia International School
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Chavez Prep
Cardozo Ec
Sidwell Friends School
Edmund Burke School
Benjamin Banneker Hs
Basis Dc Pcs
Washington Metropolitan Hs
Dunbar Hs
Washington-Lee High
Woodrow Wilson Hs
The Preparatory School Of D.C.
Gonzaga College High School
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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 C-

Georgetown has an overall rating of 62% from 7 reviews.
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User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes C-
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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+)

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Georgetown Area Facts

  • Georgetown has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Georgetown crime rates are 41% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Georgetown is 33% 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 218/100 - which is 46% higher than District of Columbia.
      Georgetown
      218

      118% 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 Georgetown? Georgetown crime rates are 5,984, which are 37% higher than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      5,984 per 100k people

      157% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      157% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Georgetown? The median income in Georgetown is $150,426 which is 106% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $150,426172% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $87,176192% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      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
      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 Georgetown home prices? Georgetown home prices are $1,056,531 - which is 109% higher than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $1,056,531472% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,041115% 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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