Livability Score

65
/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 (12) A+
Potomac Grille
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Colada Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Twelve
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Vie De France
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cosmo
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Museum Café
Coffee Shop
Bethesda Bagels
Coffee Shop
Gregorys Coffee
Coffee Shop
Slipstream
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lot 38 Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Pavilion Café
Coffee Shop
Cascades Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Timgad
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Firehook Bakery
Coffee Shop
Le Bon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) A+
Arena Stage (Mead Center for American Theater)
Theatre Arts
Union Stage
Theatre Arts
12 Stories
Nightclub
The Anthem
Theatre Arts
Martha Spak Gallery
Art Gallery
International Spy Museum
Museum
ARTECHOUSE
Museum
Blind Whino SW Arts Club
Art Gallery
Rubell Museum DC
Museum
Museum of the Bible
Museum
Jefferson Memorial
Attraction
Nationals Park
Stadium
National Museum of African Art
Museum
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Museum
Arts and Industries Building
Museum
Hirshhorn Museum
Museum
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Museum
Freer Gallery of Art
Museum
National Air and Space Museum
Museum
Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater
Cinema
American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
Attraction
Carousel on the Mall
Attraction
Rasmuson Theater
Cinema
National Museum of the American Indian
Museum
National Garden Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (29) A+
Kilwins
Sweets
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Whiskey Charlie
Bar
Kirwan’s
Bar
H Bar
Bar
Pearl Street Warehouse
Bar
Del Mar
Bar
Watering Hole
Bar
All About Burger
Fast Food
YATAI by NaRa-Ya
Fast Food
Grazie Grazie
Fast Food
The Anthem Kiosk
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cantina Bambina
Bar
Union Pie
Fast Food
Shake Shack
Fast Food
District Doughnut
Fast Food
Tiki TNT
Bar
Falafel Inc
Fast Food
Southwest Soda Pop Shop
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Flippin' Pizza
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Cap Liquors
Alcohol
Walter's Sports Bar
Bar
Fitness (3) A+
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Fitness Center
Gym
Randall Recreation Center
Gym
Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Sport&Health
Gym
The Community Building
Community Centre
Trapeze School of New York
Gym
BYNDfit
Gym
Solidcore
Gym
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Onelife Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Almas Temple
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Yoga District
Gym
Aurora Hills Community Center
Community Centre
JBAB Youth Center
Community Centre
Lerner Health and Wellness Center
Gym
Reformation Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Praline Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Jessie Taylor Seafood
Seafood
Jessie Taylor Seafood
Seafood
Salt Water Seafood
Seafood
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Red Apron
Butcher
Capital Harvest
Grocery Store
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Bakery
Souk
Bakery
Paul
Bakery
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Martin Luther King's Grocery
Grocery Store
Big Fish
Seafood
Ladurée
Bakery
Magnolia Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (28) A+
Eleanor Holmes Norton Park
Park
Southwest Waterfront Park - East
Park
The Grove
Park
East Potomac Park
Park
7th Street Park
Park
Town Center Park
Park
Jefferson Field
Park
Benjamin Banneker Park
Park
Amidon Field
Park
Town Center Park
Park
King-Greenleaf
Park
Lansburgh Park
Park
James Creek Marina
Park
Jefferson Memorial
Park
Hancock Park
Park
Randall
Park
Earth Day Park
Park
Federal Aviation Administration Memorial Park
Park
Buzzard Point Park
Park
Gravelly Point Park
Park
Diamond Teague Park
Park
Mary Livingston Ripley Garden
Park
Enid A. Haupt Garden
Park
Kathrine Dulin Folger Rose Garden
Park
The Yards
Park
Shops (11) A-
Diament Jewelry
Fashion
Array Florals
Florist
Politics and Prose
Books
Blush Med Skincare
Beauty
A Beautiful Closet
Clothing
Shop Made in DC
Gift Shop
Splendor Nails & Spa
Beauty
Friendly Food Market
Convenience Store
Capitol Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Sun's Gallery
Gift Shop
Thomas Jefferson Memorial bookstore
Books
Hirshhorn Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Ann's Beauty Supplies & Wigs
Beauty
Washington Monument Lodge
Gift Shop
Cornercopia
Convenience Store
Lululemon
Clothing
Conte's Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
T-Mobile
Electronics
Capitol Supreme Market
Convenience Store
Pua
Clothing
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Bookstore
Books
Freeds Optical Gallery
Optician
Capitol Hair Salon
Hairdresser
8th Street Deli & Market
Convenience Store
MyEyeDr.
Optician
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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, 44.9% take public transportation in South West.
Public Transit Stops (42)
Stops & Stations A+
M St & 6th St SW
Bus Stop
4th St & N St SW
Bus Stop
6th Street SW And K Street SW
Bus Stop
Waterfront
Transit Station
M Street & 4th Street Southwest Eastbound
Bus Stop
I Street SW And 7th Street SW
Bus Stop
M Street & 4th Street Southwest Westbound
Bus Stop
Delaware Ave #1301-1311
Bus Stop
7th Street SW And G Street SW
Bus Stop
7th Street SW And G Street SW
Bus Stop
M St SW & Delaware Ave SW
Bus Stop
085
Bus Stop
7th St & E St, SW
Bus Stop
7th Street & D & E Streets Southwest Mid-block Southbound
Bus Stop
7th Street & D & E Streets Southwest Mid-block Northbound
Bus Stop
M Street & Half Street Southwest Eastbound
Bus Stop
4th Street & E Street Southwest Northbound
Bus Stop
4th Street & E Street Southwest Southbound
Bus Stop
M Street & Half Street Southwest
Bus Stop
L'Enfant Plaza
Transit Station
Jefferson Memorial
Bus Stop
Stop 4 - Jefferson Memorial/George Mason Monument
Bus Stop
L'Enfant Plaza
Transit Station
L'Enfant
Transit Station
Jefferson Monument
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
44.9% 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 South West is 135/100 - which is 10% lower 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

South West crime rates are 5,240 per 100k, which is 20% higher than District of Columbia
Property Crime
4,404 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
836 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 South West is $73,812 - which is 1% higher than District of Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$73,812 B
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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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 (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Police Harbor Patrol
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Daniel Howard Jr, DDS
Dentist
National Capitol Region US Park Police Headquarters
Police
Fort McNair Fire Station
Fire Station
DCFD Station 13
Fire Station
District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Engine Company 13
Doctor
Washington DC Fire and EMS Station
Fire Station
Capital Dentist
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Survey Lodge Ranger Station
Police
Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters
Police
Richard Y. Lee, D.D.S.
Dentist
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Police
Washington District of Columbia Police Department District 1 Substation
Police
Park Police Riding Office
Police
Washington District of Columbia Police Chief Headquarters
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MWAA Northern River Rescue Station
Fire Station
District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Fire Prevention Division
Fire Station
Washington Navy Yard Fire Station 42
Fire Station
District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Engine Company 2
Fire Station
Federal City Shelter Clinic
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 B

South West home prices are $376,320 - which is 26% lower than District of Columbia
Home Price
$376,320 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
5.1x (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 D

The South West graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than District of Columbia
School Test Scores
23% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (4) A
Jefferson Middle School Academy
Amidon Bowen Es
Washington Global Pcs
Waterfront Academy
Eagle Academy Pcs Capitol Riverfront
St Peter School
Brent Es
Basis Dc Pcs
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs
Van Ness Es
Tyler Es
Pre K Incentive Program
Savoy Es
Excel Academy
Excel Academy Pcs
Peabody Es Capitol Hill Cluster
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs
Dc Preparatory Academy Pcs Anacostia Elementary
Watkins Es Capitol Hill Cluster
Tuition Grant Dcps Non Public
Friendship Pcs Chamberlain Middle
Stuart Hobson Ms Capitol Hill Cluster
Residential Schools
Friendship Pcs Chamberlain Elementary
Capitol Hill Montessori School At Logan
High Schools (0) F
Basis Dc Pcs
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Blyth Templeton Academy
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs
Gonzaga College High School
School Without Walls Hs
Anacostia Hs
Friendship Pcs Technology Preparatory Academy High
Dunbar Hs
Kingsman Academy Pcs
Emerson Preparatory School
Eastern Hs
Ballou Stay Hs
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
St Coletta Special Education Pcs
Ballou Hs
Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs
Kipp Dc - Somerset College Preparatory Pcs
Kipp Dc College Preparatory Academy Pcs
Mckinley Technology Hs
Model Secondary School For The Deaf
National Collegiate Preparatory Pchs
Washington Metropolitan 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 F

South West has an overall rating of 45% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes F
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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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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 24% 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 5,240, which are 20% higher than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      5,240 per 100k people

      125% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      125% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      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
      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

      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
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      45%

      3 total surveys

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