Neighborhoods

Find information on your neighborhood here.

Neighborhood Transportation and Walkability

• Walkability Score: This tool allows you to see just how close all of your neighborhood resources are. If “green” transportation is a priority for you in your new home, you will want a high walkability score.
• Get Gas Costs and Transportation Stats by Location

• Getting Around DC

  • Washington Metro Trip Planner
  • DC Metro System Map
  • ZipCar
  • SmartBike

  Getting Around Virginia:

  • Fairfax County Connector
  • Commuter Slug-lines
  • VRE Train Lines

  Getting Around Maryland:

  • Montgomery County Transit
  • Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) Trip Planner
  • MARC Train Lines

Neighborhood Crime

• Crime Reports
• Local police department websites:
  • DC
  • Fairfax County
  • Montgomery County
  • Prince George’s County
• National Sex Offender Registry
• Department of Justice list

Neighborhood Profiles

• Washington Post’s DC Neighborhoods Research Tool: View the Washington Post’s in-depth review and profile tool for communities in DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland.
• BestPlaces.net Check out bestplaces.net to see a city or neighborhood profile, school stats, cost of living info, crime rates, weather information, relocating resources or to find out how much you need to make in your new job to maintain your current lifestyle in DC.
• MonsterMoving.com’s City Profile Report: Find useful information on demographics, finances and economics, and education related data (student teacher ratios, computers in each school) on a zip-code basis.
• DC Atlas Guide: Get vital information on neighborhood services, schools, an aerial photo and more.
• Articles of Interest

Neighborhood Schools

Link to the area’s school system websites.

Neighborhood Websites and Blogs

New to the area, or just not that adventuresome yet? Want to find out the latest in your own neighborhood? Check out these neighborhood websites and blogs for more information.

All DC

DC.gov: DC’s government website includes comprehensive information on news, services and events. DCPages.com: Washington’s First Online Community. The site includes a forum if you have any questions of residents before making your decision to move. DC Neighborhood Map (PDF): View a map of DC’s neighborhood boundaries.

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14th St NW Corridor

MidCity Life:Discover Life On (and just off) the U Street and 14th Street Corridors

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Adams Morgan

Adams Morgan Now: View events and news on shopping, dining and entertainment in the Adams Morgan area. Adams Morgan’s Yahoo Group

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Anacostia Waterfront

About Anacostia

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Bloomingdale

BloomingdaleDC.org:“Straddling the former Boundary Street (now Florida Avenue) Bloomingdale became known for its quiet streets and accessibility. The proximity to Howard University, Catholic University, the Children’s Hospital, historical landmarks, and other commercial venues have made Bloomingdale the ideal “suburb” of Washington…” Bloomingdale Neighborhood Blog: A resource for residents

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Brightwood

The Brightwood Community Association “Brightwood’s streets are lined with mature trees and well-tended lawns. Stately Colonial and Tudor homes — as well as Wardman rowhouses, Bauhaus-inspired townhomes, established apartment buildings, and new condominiums — welcome residents of all ages…”

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Burleighth

The Burleighth Neighborhood’s Yahoo Group: The BCA Yahoo Groups listserve is sponsored by the Burleith Citizens Association as a timely community and neighborhood exchange of locally relevant information and discussion.

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Capitol Hill/Eastern Market

The Hill is Home: “The Hill is Home is an online news source designed to build community, connect neighbors, share news, and celebrate Washington, DC’s Capitol Hill neighborhood…” Eastern Market: “Welcome to Eastern Market, Washington DC’ss oldest continually operated fresh food public market. Located in the heart of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, Eastern Market is DC�s destination for fresh food, handmade arts and crafts, and community events.” Eastern Market Flea Market: “The Flea Market at Eastern Market in 2010, entered its 27th year, managed by Tom Rall. The Flea Market, which boasted on its 3rd year of operation that had exhibitors from 5 states, now hosts up to 100 exhibitors from 5 continents!…”

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Chinatown/Penn Quarter

PQ Living: “Operational since February of 2006, Penn Quarter Living is a regular news and information site focused on living, working, going out and generally enjoying all that downtown Washington DC’s East End has to offer. We cover downtown DC east of the White House and west of the Capitol with the focal point being the Penn Quarter’s 7th Street corridor.” Gallery Place: “Gallery Place is the ultimate urban retail destination in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood. Our dynamic complex combines business, shopping, dining and entertainment all under one roof and within walking distance to many of Washington, D.C.’s cultural attractions…” Chinatown Community Cultural Center: “The Chinatown Community Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, located in the thriving Chinatown neighborhood of Downtown Washington D.C. The Chinatown Community Cultural Center (CCCC) seeks to promote and preserve Chinatown and its cultural identity while celebrating the rich Chinese culture, history, language, and heritage deeply embedded in this community…”

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Cleveland Park

Welcome to Cleveland Park: “Cleveland Park. A northwest Washington D.C. neighborhood located along Connecticut Avenue at metro’s red line Cleveland Park stop, two blocks north of the National Zoo, and along Wisconsin Avenue, two blocks north of the National Cathedral…” Cleveland Park Historical Society: “The mission of the Cleveland Park Historical Society is to maintain and enhance the character and strength of Cleveland Park as an historic, multi-faceted, urban residential neighborhood. CPHS seeks to preserve the traditional architecture of the historic district through recommendations to the DC Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB)…” The Cleveland Park Yahoo Group

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Columbia Heights

CulturalTourismDC.org’s Profile: “Come and be a witness to change in Columbia Heights, where the charmingly traditional meets the latest in urban planning. Rich in history, Columbia Heights stands today as a dynamically evolving neighborhood dotted with new venues for performing arts and zesty Latin eateries…” InnerCity.org’s Profile: “A Washington, DC Community on the move. The folks who live, work and play in Columbia Heights invite you to drop in and visit for awhile. We’re not hard to find. Columbia Heights is located in the heart of Washington just a mile north of the White House.” The Columbia Heights Yahoo Group

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Crestwood

Crestwood-dc.org: “Crestwood describes the greater Crestwood/Carter Barron community. This is an area that covers a broader region than the single member Crestwood Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) district 4A08. The area is bounded by Rock Creek Park to the south and west, and 16th Street and Colorado Avenue, west of 16th Street…”

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Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Citizens Association: “The Dupont Circle Citizens Association (DCCA) brings neighbors together to enjoy and improve the quality of life in our diverse urban neighborhood. The greater Dupont Circle neighborhood is a lively mix of homes, embassies, restaurants, shops, and galleries —and one of the city’s most architecturally significant neighborhoods…” WikiPedia: “Dupont Circle is served by the Washington Metro Red Line at the Dupont Circle Metro station. There are two entrances: north of the circle at Q Street NW and south of the circle at 19th Street NW…” CulturalTourismDC.org’s Profile: “In this vibrant, cosmopolitan neighborhood, you will find some of the city’s finest museums and historic homes as well as an array of ethnic restaurants, unique bookstores, embassies, and Washington’s largest concentration of private art galleries…” Dupont Circle’s Yahoo Group

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East of River

CulturalTourismDC.org’s Profile: “East of the Anacostia River, DC’s last area to urbanize, offers acres of open riverfront, notable Civil War history, and magnificent views. Bring your binoculars and take in the abundant wildlife – you may even see bald eagles!…” East of the River’s Yahoo Group

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Eckington

Eckington’s Yahoo Group

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Foggy Bottom

CulturalTourismDC.org’s Profile: “Nestled between Lafayette Square and Georgetown, and just south of Dupont Circle, lies bustling Foggy Bottom. Abuzz with George Washington University students and celebrated for its pathways into Rock Creek Park, this neighborhood is also known for its world-class performing arts venues, fine dining, and political landmarks…”

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Foxhall

Foxhall Community Citizens Association: “Our mission is to preserve the quality of life and unique architectural character of our community, and to promote friendship, neighborly feeling and social contacts while advancing the general interests of residents and homeowners. Join us. Get involved. Welcome…”

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Georgetown

Georgetown Life: “Welcome to the official website for Georgetown in Washington, D.C.! Rich in history and culture, this charming and vibrant neighborhood offers the discerning explorer the most exciting combination of treasures from the expected to the one-of-a-kind…” CulturalTourismDC.org’s Profile: “Standing amid the hustle and bustle of Georgetown’s main drag, you’d never suspect that a placid 18th-century port town hides here. Nestled beyond the trendy restaurants, designer shops, and lively bars, you’ll find picturesque gardens, historic house museums, and a healthy helping of political intrigue…”

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Glover Park

Glover Park DC: “Welcome to www.GloverParkDC.com, a website for current, past and future residents of Glover Park. This site is designed and managed by Chris Jones, a long-time Glover Park resident…” Glover Park’s Yahoo Group

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H St NE/Capitol Hill

About H Street: “The vibrant community along H Street is developing into an arts and entertainment district and it’s a neighborhood to keep an eye on! Here’s an alphabetical guide to the restaurants, nightclubs and entertainment venues on H Street:..”

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Hillcrest

Hillcrest Community Civic Association: “Hillcrest is a community of rolling hills, manicured lawns, red brick colonials and ramblers. The Penn-Branch and Hillcrest neighborhoods are full of civic-minded, people, who love their neighborhoods. The communities of Hillcrest and Penn-Branch, which were once considered suburbs of Washington, D.C., are often referred to as the best-kept secrets of Washington…”

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Kalorama

WikiPedia: “Kalorama Triangle and Sheridan-Kalorama are two very affluent residential neighborhoods in Northwest Washington, D.C. Kalorama Triangle is bordered by Connecticut Avenue, Columbia Road and Calvert Street/Rock Creek Park…”

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LeDroit Park

LeDroit Park Civic Association: “LeDroit Park, the exclusive suburb of Washington, D.C., was a small subdivision purchased in 1873 by Amzi Barber, a trustee of Howard University. The University was founded in 1867 and LeDroit Park was created in 1873…”

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Logan Circle

Logan Circle Community Association: “Our 50 square blocks are rich in history, architecture and a vibrant mixture of residents and businesses. Our community takes pride in its diversity and activism, which combine to reflect the best of inner city living…” Logan Circle Yahoo Group

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Mt. Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Virtual Community: “Welcome to the Mount Pleasant Virtual Community. This site provides information about Mount Pleasant for both residents and visitors and is aimed to offer information which is of interest to the community…” CulturalTourismDC.org’s Profile: “With its main streets and town square, Mount Pleasant still feels like the village it once was. But it has also seen lives as a fashionable streetcar suburb, a solid working-class neighborhood, and an enclave of counterculture politics…”

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Palisades

Palisades Citizens’ Association: “Hugging the Potomac River with its high bluffs and breathtaking sunsets, the Palisades is a treasure of green spaces in the nation’s capital…” Palisades Yahoo Group

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Petworth

Wikipedia: “The neighborhood was originally the site of two separate country estates in Washington County, D.C., a then-unincorporated part of the District of Columbia: Petworth, the 204-acre (0.83 km2) estate of Col. John Tayloe, and the 183-acre (0.74 km2) Marshall Brown estate, which eventually also became the property of the Tayloe family…” Prince of Petworth: “Topics covered include quality of life, real estate, architecture, renovations, development, restaurants, bars, art, museums and other general observations. The site has become an indispensable resource for those seeking to navigate the joys and difficulties of living and working in our nation’s capital…”

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Shaw

Wikipedia: “Shaw is sometimes considered to include Logan Circle, Truxton Circle, and other neighborhoods east of 16th Street and north of Downtown Washington, D.C., but in recent years those neighborhoods have become seen as separate entities…” InShaw.com: A blog for Shaw, DC Shaw Main Streets: “Shaw Main Streets, Inc. (SMS) is a non-profit organization facilitating a community-driven process to revitalize the 7th and 9th Street commercial corridors of the Shaw area following a comprehensive four-point strategy of organization, public outreach and marketing, physical improvements, and economic development…”

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Shepherd Park

Shepherd Park Citizens Association: “Shepherd Park is a thriving, friendly, diverse and historic neighborhood in the District of Columbia. We are located in the northern “point” of DC — north of Walter Reed Army Medical Center between Georgia Avenue and Rock Creek Park, and we include the neighborhoods between 16th Street and Rock Creek Park that are also known as Colonial Village and North Portal Estates…”

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Southwest

Southwest Neighborhood Assembly: “collectively the southern riverfront, spans the area south of Independence Avenue; south and east of the SE-SW Freeway (I-395 and I-295), west of the 11th Street Bridge; and northeast of the Potomac River and northwest of the Anacostia River…”

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Spring Valley

Wikipedia: “Spring Valley is an affluent neighborhood in northwest Washington, D.C., known for its large homes and tree-lined streets. The neighborhood houses the main campus of American University at 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, as well as Wesley Theological Seminary at 4500 Massachusetts Avenue…”

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Takoma Park

Takoma DC: “Gilbert ignored jurisdictional lines, and the original town of Takoma Park straddled the line between Ward 4 in the District of Columbia and Montgomery County, Maryland. The part in DC is the neighborhood known as Takoma (or Takoma Park), much of which is an Historic District…” Takoma Park Yahoo Group “Organized in 1982, the Takoma Park Farmers Market was the Washington area’s first Sunday market and an early pioneer in the “producers-only” movement…”

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Tenleytown

Tenleytown.com: “Indeed, Tenleytown has one of the more eclectic mixes of shops and cafes in town. You need not leave the neighborhood to buy rare cigars, obscure golf supplies, and rugged outdoor gear…” Tenleytown Yahoo Group

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U Street/14th Street/Shaw

CulturalTourismDC.org’s Profile: “Experience the renaissance of Duke Ellington’s neighborhood, the historic heart of DC’s African American community, where name entertainers, black-owned businesses, and grand movie theaters once made U Street the place to be…” Destination36: “If you want to enjoy Washington DC shopping, come to the 14th and U Street district. While exploring the U Street stores in DC, you can also experience the renaissance of the late Duke Ellington”s neighborhood…” Wikipedia: “The U Street Corridor is a commercial and residential neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C with many shops, restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries, and music venues along a nine-block stretch of U Street…”

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Woodley Park

Washington.org: “Get to know the stone gargoyles (including one shaped like Darth Vader!) carved into façade of the stunning Washington National Cathedral. Take the kids to see giant panda cub Tai Shan at the National Zoo…”

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Montgomery County

MontgomeryCountyMD.gov: The Montgomery County government website. Montgomery Planning Commission: “As Montgomery County continues to attract an increasingly diverse, technologically savvy, well-educated population, the Montgomery County Planning Department focuses its skills and talents to bring high-quality design in both form and function to all areas, from central business districts to rural villages…”

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Prince George’s County

County website PG County Chamber of Commerce: “The Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit alliance of over 900 businesses, representing over 300,000 employees, making it one of the largest chambers in the state of Maryland and the Washington Metropolitan region…”

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Beltsville

Welcome to Beltsville: The Beltsville community website

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Bethesda

Bethesda.org: “Bethesda, one of the most renowned communities in the Greater Washington, D.C. area, is home to numerous retailers, arts organizations, thriving restaurant community and an expansive downtown workforce…” Downtown Bethesda: “Bethesda, Maryland is a thriving urban district, brimming with nearly 200 restaurants, two live theatres, 20 art galleries, and some of the best shopping in the Washington, DC Metro Area…” Bethesda Government Page

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Bowie

CityofBowie.org: The city of Bowie’s news and events website

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Chevy Chase

Town of Chevy Chase: “This web site contains a synopsis of Town programs, services, and regulations, as well as some helpful information. Take time to read this information, and, if you have any questions, please feel free to call or visit the Town Office…”

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Hyattsville

Hyattsville.org: “”Hyattsville, on the Washington Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, a beatiful village of tasteful homes in the modern style of architecture, ornamented with gardens and lawns, is largely indebted for its prosperity to Christopher Hyatt, who began the good work of making a village …”

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Laurel

City of Laurel: “The City of Laurel publishes its own newsletter quarterly, titled “City Hightlights.” The newsletter gives information to residents about what will be happening in the upcoming months as well as recent happenings of significance to residents…”

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New Carrolton

New Carrolton, MD: “he City of New Carrollton is a suburban residential community, located in central Prince George’s County, Maryland, approximately eight miles northeast of Washington, DC. New Carrollton boasts a prime metropolitan location between the District of Columbia, Baltimore, and Annapolis…”

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Rockville

Rockville’s government website

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Seat Pleasant

Seat Pleasant’s government website

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Silver Spring

Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce: “Silver Spring is centrally located at the northern border of Washington, D. C. in Montgomery County, Maryland. Its location provides easy access to Baltimore and points north, Annapolis and points east, Northern Virginia to the southeast, and Washington, D.C…” Downtown Silver Spring: “Located on Georgia Avenue just two blocks from the Silver Spring MARC station, Downtown Silver Spring combines a vibrant, laid-back atmosphere with an eclectic mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment…” Silver Spring Center: “SilverSpringCenter.com™, home of the Silver Spring Visitors’ Guide, is celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary providing the most comprehensive online information on Silver Spring, MD…”

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Takoma Park

Welcome to the City of Takoma Park: “Takoma Park is a sanctuary city, an official “Tree City, USA”, and is also widely known as Azalea City. It is a nuclear free zone, has an award-winning recycling program, and supports the work of historic preservation groups. Residents who are not yet U.S. citizens may vote in local elections and hold local elective office…”

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Alexandria

City of Alexandria: Alexandria’s government website

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Arlington

Arlington Economic Development: “Lots of people are talking about alternative energy; going green, building green and taking care of the environment. But these days, the most powerful alternative energy around is brainpower – and Arlington has it…” Arlington County website: “Located only a few hundred feet across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Arlington’s proximity to our nation’s capital has created a common history, connecting it to Washington, D.C. from very day the city was first conceived…”

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Burke

ILoveBurke.com: “The area remained predominantly rural well into the mid-20th century. After World War I, some employees of the Federal Government began moving into the area, and commuted to Washington, D.C. by train…” The Burke Centre Conservancy: “Burke Centre, a part of Fairfax County, is a beautiful 1,700-acre Planned Residential Community (PRC) located in Burke, VA. This premier, award-winning community consists of 5,862 homes…”

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Fairfax

Fairfax County Website:

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Falls Church

FallsChurchVA.gov: “Residents and visitors alike will find there’s something for everyone in the City of Falls Church – from the many annual events hosted by the Recreation & Parks Division to the culinary delights cooked up in City kitchens…”

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