Livability Score

69
/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 (5) A+
Highlands Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rue Cafe
Coffee Shop
Büna Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Sheba Coffee
Coffee Shop
ETA Cafe
Coffee Shop
Little Food Studio
Coffee Shop
Lulabelle’s
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Qualia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Le Caprice DC Café Bakery
Coffee Shop
Amen Coffee and Juice
Coffee Shop
Sticky Fingers
Coffee Shop
Dos Gringos
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lia Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tynan Coffee and Tea
Coffee Shop
Heat da Spot
Coffee Shop
Doubles
Coffee Shop
Roots and Blooms Flower Shop & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Firehook Bakery
Coffee Shop
Potter's House
Coffee Shop
Golden Flour
Coffee Shop
Harrar Coffee and Roastery
Coffee Shop
Baked by Yael
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Carter Barron Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Teatro de la Luna
Theatre Arts
Lemon Collective
Art Gallery
William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Stadium
Stadium
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Museum
Gala Hispanic Theater
Theatre Arts
Tivoli Theatre
Theatre Arts
Suns Cinema
Cinema
Dojo Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
Park View Children's Pool
Water Park
BloomBars
Theatre Arts
Komodo Dragon
Attraction
Red-Bellied Turtle
Attraction
False Gavial
Attraction
Chinese alligator
Attraction
Butterfly Garden
Attraction
Chinese Alligator
Attraction
Dwarf Caiman
Attraction
Chinese Alligator
Attraction
Wallaby yard
Attraction
Przewalski's Horse
Attraction
Tiger Tracks
Attraction
Black Howler Monkey
Attraction
Western Lowland Gorilla
Attraction
Small Mammal House
Attraction
Food and Drink (8) A+
Tienda Morazan & Deli
Deli
Uptown Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
JB Liquors
Alcohol
Lyman's Tavern
Bar
Red Derby
Bar
Downtown Liquors
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Cavalier Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Midnight Delicatessen
Fast Food
Cabana Grill
Fast Food
Dannie's Carryout
Fast Food
Entitlement
Bar
Three Way Liquors
Alcohol
The Pitch
Bar
Capitol Cider House
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Homestead
Bar
Johnny's
Fast Food
Sportsman Wine and Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Eat More Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Zeba Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
China Town
Fast Food
Angelico La Pizzeria
Fast Food
Fitness (1) A+
Petworth Fitness
Gym
Mary's Center
Community Centre
Waltajjii Oromoo Oromo Center
Community Centre
Past Tense Yoga Studio
Gym
Powell Recreation Center
Community Centre
Yoga Heights
Gym
Park View Recreation Center
Community Centre
Sweat DC
Gym
Bikram Yoga Petworth
Gym
Emery Recreation Center
Community Centre
City Fitness
Gym
Embrace Yoga
Gym
Lighthouse Yoga Center
Gym
solidcore
Gym
Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center
Community Centre
VIDA Senior Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
The DC Center
Community Centre
MINT
Gym
Crossfit DC
Gym
Rabaut Recreation Center
Community Centre
Vida Fitness
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Organgetheory
Gym
Fort Stevens Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) A+
Delicia's Market
Grocery Store
Panamericana
Grocery Store
Flip it Bakery and Deli
Bakery
Yes! Organic Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Mi Casita
Bakery
Pan Lourdes Bakery
Bakery
Three Little Pigs
Butcher
Best World
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
International Progresso Market
Grocery Store
Delicias Market
Grocery Store
Starbucks
Bakery
Bole Market
Grocery Store
Odd Provisions
Grocery Store
Each Peach Market
Grocery Store
Unsulution Grocery
Grocery Store
Yes! Organic
Grocery Store
Firehook
Bakery
Streets Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Avenue Supermarket
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Upshur
Park
Rock Creek Park and Piney Branch Parkway
Park
Piney Branch Park
Park
Petworth Meditation Garden
Park
Bancroft Playground
Park
Hamilton Street Playground
Playground
Petworth Recreation Center
Park
Hamilton Park
Park
Raymond Playground
Park
Petworth Playground
Playground
Lamont Park
Park
Brightwood Recreation Center
Park
11th and Monroe Park
Park
Sherman Circle
Park
DPR Headquarters
Park
Grant Circle
Park
Magic Ground
Playground
Park View Children's Park
Playground
BMPV Children's Park
Park
Bruce Monroe at Park View Playground
Playground
Klingle Valley Parkway
Park
Rabaut Park
Park
National Zoo Entrance
Park
Soapstone Valley
Park
Emery Park
Park
Shops (12) A+
Super Saver Grocery & Deli
Convenience Store
Royal Market
Convenience Store
14th Mini-market
Convenience Store
Silvia's Beauty Salon
Beauty
Eileen's Closet
Clothing
DC Barber Center
Hairdresser
Tere Menjivar Nutricion
Nutrition Supplements
Shepherd Market
Convenience Store
Woodner Grocery
Convenience Store
New Dodge Market
Convenience Store
Rosario Clothing Store
Clothing
www.14laptop.com
Electronics
Alex's Haircuts
Hairdresser
Alex's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Rosario Kids
Clothing
Petworth Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Boost Mobile
Electronics
VilaNova Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Villas Fashion
Clothing
Rosalies Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Latin Beauty Salon
Beauty
Ogden Market
Convenience Store
Simple Mobile
Electronics
Chickas
Clothing
Marina's Unisex Hair
Beauty
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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, 41.3% take public transportation in Petworth.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations A+
Decatur Street
Bus Stop
Decatur Street
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave
Bus Stop
Colorado Ave
Bus Stop
Georgia Ave & Gallatin St
Bus Stop
52, 54
Bus Stop
1003419
Bus Stop
Georgia Avenue–Petworth
Transit Station
1003081
Bus Stop
64
Bus Stop
Mt Pleasant St NW & Kenyon St NW
Bus Stop
1002169
Bus Stop
Georgia Ave & Kennedy St
Bus Stop
Georgia Ave & Kennedy St
Bus Stop
14th and Irving Streets Northwest (Columbia Heights)
Bus Stop
14th and Irving Streets Northwest (Columbia Heights)
Bus Stop
Columbia Heights
Transit Station
Kennedy St & 9th St
Bus Stop
2501 Porter Street
Bus Stop
2501 Porter Street
Bus Stop
1002076
Bus Stop
Columbia Rd NW & 14th St NW
Bus Stop
Georgia Ave & Madison St
Bus Stop
Columbia Road NW And 16th Street NW
Bus Stop
Harvard Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
41.3% 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 Petworth is 173/100 - which is 16% 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

Petworth crime rates are 3,485 per 100k, which is 20% lower than District of Columbia
Property Crime
2,781 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
704 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 Petworth is $102,992 - which is 41% higher than District of Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$102,992 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.0% 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+
Dr. Henry Bell
Doctor
MBI Taylor Street
Clinic
Shepherd Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Petworth Dental
Dentist
EZY Family Dentistry
Dentist
Landsdowne Podiatry
Doctor
Washington District of Columbia Police Department - Patrol Services and School Security Bureau;Metropolitan Police Department Patrol Services and School Security Bureau
Police
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 11/Truck Co. 6
Fire Station
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 24
Fire Station
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 24
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mt Pl Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Boveda
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Children's Medical Care Center
Doctor
Columbia Heights Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Numa P G Adams Medical School Building
Doctor
Fourth District Substation
Police
PM Pediatrics
Clinic
Metro Lab Walk-in Clinic
Clinic
La Clinica Del Pueblo
Clinic
La Clinica del Pueblo
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Small Smiles Dental Clinic
Clinic
MARC
Clinic
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

Petworth home prices are $716,475 - which is 42% higher than District of Columbia
Home Price
$716,475 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 C-

The Petworth graduation rate is 79% - which is 10% lower than District of Columbia
School Test Scores
32% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (7) A+
Powell Es
Dorothy I Height Es
Macfarland Ms
Breakthrough Montessori Pcs
Kingsbury Day School
West Ec
Bancroft Es At Sharpe
Sacred Heart School
Raymond Ec
El Haynes Pcs Elementary
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Chavez Prep
District Of Columbia International School
The Preparatory School Of D.C.
Center City Pcs Petworth
El Haynes Pcs Middle
Columbia Heights Ec
Truesdell Ec
Bruce Monroe Es At Park View
Tubman Es
Barnard Es
Friendship Pcs Online
Brightwood Ec
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs
H D Cooke Es
Edmund Burke School
High Schools (4) A+
Washington Latin Pcs Upper School
Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Stay Hs
Kingsbury Day School
El Haynes Pcs High
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Chavez Prep
District Of Columbia International School
The Preparatory School Of D.C.
Columbia Heights Ec
Sustainable Futures Pcs
Edmund Burke School
Paul Pcs International High School
Washington International School
Benjamin Banneker Hs
Cardozo Ec
Kirov Academy Of Ballet Of Washington D.C.
St Johns College High School
Maret School
Capital City Pcs High
Coolidge Hs
Washington Metropolitan Hs
Sidwell Friends School
Woodrow Wilson Hs
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
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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

Petworth has an overall rating of 64% from 4 reviews.
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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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      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 3,485, which are 20% lower than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      3,485 per 100k people

      50% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      50% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      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
      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 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
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      4 total surveys

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