Neighborhood guides

Washington, D.C.

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Pin color = car break-ins & thefts per tracked block, relative to other Washington, D.C. neighborhoods (past 12 mo) — fewest ... most. = not enough tracked blocks to rank.

Cluster 1

Cluster 1 encompasses Adams Morgan, Kalorama, and Lanier Heights, a lively northwest area known for international dining, nightlife, rowhouses, embassies, and a distinctly urban residential mix.

Cluster 10

Cluster 10 includes Chevy Chase, Hawthorne, and Barnaby Woods, among Washington’s most residential northwest communities. It is known for leafy streets, detached homes, neighborhood schools, and access to Rock Creek Park.

Cluster 11

Cluster 11 includes Tenleytown, American University Park, and Friendship Heights. This upper northwest area combines residential streets, major retail destinations, university activity, and Metro-connected commercial centers.

Cluster 12

Cluster 12 includes Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, and nearby northwest neighborhoods known for leafy streets, historic apartment buildings, the National Zoo area, and easy access to Rock Creek Park.

Cluster 13

Cluster 13 spans parts of the Palisades, Spring Valley, Wesley Heights, and Foxhall. Its character is largely residential and green, with winding roads, larger homes, and a quieter northwest setting.

Cluster 14

Cluster 14 covers Cathedral Heights, Glover Park, and nearby northwest communities. It is known for substantial homes, apartment corridors, green space, and proximity to the Washington National Cathedral.

Cluster 15

Cluster 15 covers several northwest residential communities near Rock Creek Park. It is generally defined by green surroundings, established homes and apartments, schools, and a calm, village-like atmosphere.

Cluster 16

Cluster 16 includes Shepherd Park, Colonial Village, and North Portal Estates. Near the Maryland line, it is a leafy residential area with detached homes, mature trees, and a distinctly northern-city feel.

Cluster 17

Cluster 17 includes Takoma, Brightwood, and Manor Park, a northern residential area with a small-town feel. Tree-lined blocks, local businesses, and proximity to the Maryland line define its character.

Cluster 18

Cluster 18 includes Petworth, Brightwood Park, Crestwood, and nearby northwest neighborhoods. It blends rowhouse blocks, apartment buildings, local retail corridors, and a strong residential character.

Cluster 19

Cluster 19 includes Fort Totten, Riggs Park, Lamond-Riggs, and nearby neighborhoods in northern Washington. It features residential streets, Metro access, parks, and a mix of detached homes and apartments.

Cluster 2

Cluster 2 covers Columbia Heights, Mount Pleasant, Park View, and Pleasant Plains. It is a dense, diverse area known for transit access, busy commercial corridors, rowhouses, and immigrant-owned businesses.

Cluster 20

Cluster 20 includes Michigan Park, North Michigan Park, and University Heights. It is a largely residential northeast area with tree-lined streets, institutional anchors, and a quieter pace than downtown.

Cluster 21

Cluster 21 includes Bloomingdale, Eckington, Edgewood, and nearby neighborhoods north of downtown. Historic rowhouses, rail-adjacent development, local parks, and changing commercial corridors give it a varied urban character.

Cluster 22

Cluster 22 includes Brookland, Brentwood, and Langdon, a northeast area shaped by residential blocks, Catholic University, the Basilica, and a mix of longtime homes and newer development.

Cluster 23

Cluster 23 includes Trinidad, Ivy City, Carver Langston, and nearby northeast communities. The area combines residential blocks, industrial and commercial sites, and growing interest in redevelopment near the Arboretum.

Cluster 24

Cluster 24 includes Woodridge, Fort Lincoln, and nearby northeast neighborhoods. It combines established residential blocks, newer housing, wooded areas, and connections to major routes leading toward Maryland.

Cluster 25

Cluster 25 includes NoMa and the area around Union Station, a major gateway to the city. Formerly industrial sections now mix rail infrastructure, offices, apartments, hotels, and new public spaces.

Cluster 26

Cluster 26 encompasses much of Capitol Hill, including the area around Lincoln Park. It is known for iconic rowhouses, Eastern Market, civic institutions, neighborhood retail, and a strong historic identity.

Cluster 27

Cluster 27 includes the rapidly changing Capitol Riverfront and Navy Yard area, where waterfront parks, Nationals Park, apartments, offices, and restaurants have transformed former industrial land.

Cluster 28

Cluster 28 includes Historic Anacostia and adjacent communities east of the river. It is a culturally significant area with a distinctive historic commercial core, residential streets, and strong connections to Black Washington history.

Cluster 29

Cluster 29 includes neighborhoods near the District’s northeastern edge, where residential streets sit close to the Anacostia River and Maryland border. Its character is primarily local, low-rise, and community-oriented.

Cluster 3

Cluster 3 includes Howard University, LeDroit Park, and parts of Shaw. Its identity is deeply connected to Black history, historic architecture, higher education, and an increasingly active restaurant and cultural scene.

Cluster 30

Cluster 30 covers residential neighborhoods in eastern Washington, D.C. The area is characterized by established homes, community facilities, and a largely local, residential rhythm removed from the downtown core.

Cluster 31

Cluster 31 covers a collection of neighborhoods in far eastern Washington, D.C., where residential streets, longtime households, and community institutions shape a quieter, more neighborhood-focused character.

Cluster 32

Cluster 32 includes River Terrace, Benning, and nearby eastern neighborhoods. Its identity is shaped by residential streets, access to the Anacostia River corridor, and a mix of older homes and apartments.

Cluster 33

Cluster 33 includes Capitol View, Marshall Heights, Benning Heights, and nearby eastern communities. Its identity centers on residential hillsides, established homes, local parks, and broad views from higher ground.

Cluster 34

Cluster 34 covers several neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River, including Fairlawn and Randle Highlands. It is primarily residential, with hilly terrain, established homes, and neighborhood-serving amenities.

Cluster 35

Cluster 35 covers neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River with a predominantly residential character. Rolling terrain, parks, apartment communities, and detached homes contribute to its varied neighborhood landscape.

Cluster 36

Cluster 36 covers portions of southeast Washington near major residential and institutional areas. It is largely defined by housing communities, local parks, transit corridors, and ongoing neighborhood investment.

Cluster 37

Cluster 37 covers neighborhoods in southeast Washington with a mix of residential blocks, public housing history, community institutions, and access to major corridors leading toward the Anacostia River.

Cluster 38

Cluster 38 includes residential communities in southeast Washington, where modest homes, apartment buildings, schools, and local services create a strongly neighborhood-oriented setting away from the city’s central business districts.

Cluster 39

Cluster 39 covers communities in the far southern part of Washington, D.C. Its landscape is primarily residential, with major institutional sites, apartment communities, and continuing redevelopment along key corridors.

Cluster 4

Cluster 4 includes Georgetown, Burleith, and Hillandale. It combines historic architecture, Georgetown University, upscale shopping and dining, cobblestone streets, and a prominent setting along the Potomac River.

Cluster 40

Cluster 43

Cluster 43 is a Washington, D.C., planning-geography designation rather than a single traditional neighborhood. Its identity reflects the communities, housing patterns, institutions, and public spaces found within its boundaries.

Cluster 44

Cluster 44 is a District planning-area designation used to group nearby places for data and community analysis. Its character is shaped by its constituent residential areas, local institutions, and surrounding connections.

Cluster 45

Cluster 45 is a District planning-area label encompassing a smaller set of communities and institutions. Its character is best understood through its local residential patterns, public facilities, and connections to surrounding neighborhoods.

Cluster 5

Cluster 5 includes Foggy Bottom and the West End, an active central area shaped by George Washington University, major institutions, hotels, offices, and access to the Potomac waterfront.

Cluster 6

Cluster 6 includes Dupont Circle and nearby Connecticut Avenue neighborhoods. It is a dense, walkable area known for embassies, historic apartment buildings, restaurants, bookstores, and a prominent public circle.

Cluster 7

Cluster 7 covers parts of Shaw and Logan Circle, two central neighborhoods known for historic rowhouses, restaurants, nightlife, cultural venues, and extensive redevelopment around major transit corridors.

Cluster 8

Cluster 8 includes Downtown, Penn Quarter, and Chinatown, one of Washington’s principal visitor and employment districts. It is known for museums, theaters, arenas, hotels, restaurants, and major transit connections.

Cluster 9

Cluster 9 encompasses much of Southwest Washington, an area defined by mid-century planning, federal employment centers, waterfront access, and the continuing evolution of the Southwest Waterfront.

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