Petworth

Friendly Neighborhood Where Residents Truly Enjoy Living
Petworth was voted as DC's champion of the 2016 Curbed Cup, which rated the top 16 neighborhoods in DC. However, residents believe it's more than a just a neighborhood; Petworth is a community. It is a great place for a relaxing nightlife with its upcoming bars and restaurants such as the Hitching Post or El Limeno and a historic weekend at the Lincoln Cottage and Rock Creek Cemetery.

The library offers many free classes and opportunities for civiv engagement. New restaurants like Upshur Street and Qualia are becoming top spots. Bottom line here is that Petworth is an active community with loyal residents.
What Petworth Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
6.3
value
7.0
amenities
6.0
social
5.9
management
6.0
safety
6.1
Median rents in Petworth
Studio
$
1,500
1 Bedroom
$
1,800
2 Bedroom
$
2,400

Living in
Petworth

Exciting
Walkable
Strong Sense of Community
Highly Recommended
Little Sketch Sometimes
Low Rent Costs
Great Bars and Restaurants
Unsafe
Convenient Commute
Noise at Times
Petworth — 7.8/10 Rating (based on 12 neighborhood reviews)
Petworth is in transition between a slightly run-down forgotten neighborhood and awesome! While that's kind of a mixed bag in terms of housing quality, safety, things to do, etc. we find it very exciting. There are a few little playgrounds in the neighborhood and we enjoyed taking walks anywhere and everywhere - the zoo is less than an hour's walk away if you're feeling really adventurous! It seems like a new local business pops up every few weeks, the library has plenty of great programming, the neighborhood has a strong sense of community - highly recommend to a roommate group that wants to share a big row house, families with younger kids, and those who want to live in a quirky always-changing part of the city.
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7
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Neighborhood Rating
Three Tree Flats
I love living in Petworth, and would hate to leave. I'd buy here if I could afford it.
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10
/10
Neighborhood Rating
4023 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
The immediate surrounding area is pretty safe; however, I still won’t walk to school because of the amount of men that linger on Georgia Ave throughout the day/night. I walk freely and w/o concern a couple blocks inevery direction. Streets are usually very populated
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10
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The Swift Petworth
a little sketch sometimes - homeless guys yell at me almost every night, and there are plenty of drug deals happening on the corners. Steadily being overtaken by hipsters and the rent's pretty cheap, plus you can walk to a lot of good bars and restaurants.
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8
/10
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The Swift Petworth
I know it's not the safest of places yet but if you possess any street smarts, you won't be bothered. Keep your eyes open, don't walk late alone, etc.
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6
/10
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The Swift Petworth
its so cute, lots of things in walking distance including a safeway thats the next block!
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9
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Park Place at Petworth Metro
Living close to a metro station is great for the commute. We also live right next door to Safeway. But it's on Georgia Ave which often feels like a highway in the mornings and cars zoom by at 40miles and hour and often runs the red lights. We also live right next to a Wendy's so I can hear drunk people's after the club food orders at 1am. There is a lot of noise at all times of the night.
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4
/10
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Three Tree Flats
Lots of cute restaurants, bars, and friendly people once you give it a chance
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6
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The Swift Petworth
It is quiet, generally safe, and in a convenient place in town.
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7
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Park Place at Petworth Metro
Petworth/Columbia Heights has a large Salvadorian population that give the area a lot of character. There are a good number of underrated, low key bars within walking distance.
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8
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Twin Oaks Apartments
Nice neighborhood. Living right on Georgia avenue next to the metro comes with some noise and safety issues.
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8
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Park Place at Petworth Metro
I love my neighborhood
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10
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Park Place at Petworth Metro


Getting to Know
Petworth

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Rock Creek Church Rd NW to Arkansas Ave NW
North to South Boundaries: Emerson St NW to Spring Rd NW
dining
Hitching Post
Hong Kong
Taqueria Habanero
Timber Pizza Company
grocery
Yes! Organic Market
fitness
District Pilates
LevelUp Personal Training
Lighthouse Yoga Center
Skill and Will Fitness
parks
Columbia Heights Dog Park
Upshur Dog Park
coffee
Dunkin Donuts
Flip It Bakery
Petworth Cafe
Qualia Coffee
bus
63 (bus)
63/64 (bus)
64 (bus)
S2/S4/S9 (bus)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Petworth includes zip codes 20011 and 20010
Rent vs Own
42
% of Petworth residents are renters
Driving to Work
50
% of Petworth residents drive to work
New Construction
3
% of housing units in Petworth have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
79
%
<20 units
12
%
20-49 units
9
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
20
%
18 - 34
26
%
35 - 54
29
%
55+
25
%
Unit Mix
5
%
Studio
26
%
1 Bed
17
%
2 Bed
52
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
58
%
Undergrad Student
7
%
Grad Student
3
%
Unemployed
8
%
Retired
22
%

Best Apartments
in Petworth

4421 9th St NW

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Griffin Apartments at Petworth Metro
1 Bed $2,360
2 Beds $2,580
4316 Northwest 14th Street

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3825 Georgia Avenue

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Upshur St Apartments
2 Beds $1,895

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4419 3rd St NW

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