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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Harbor Coffee
Coffee Shop
Nature's Table Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Plaza Entertainment
Theatre Arts
The Capital Wheel at National Harbor
Attraction
Food and Drink (11) F
NuWave Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
M.A.S.H. Eatery
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hovermale's Tastes Best
Fast Food
Baja Fresh
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Pinkberry
Sweets
The Tasting Room
Bar
ChiDogO's
Fast Food
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Elevation Burger
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Hollin Hall Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
S & S Seafood
Seafood
Safeway
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Potomac Gourmet Market
Grocery Store
Cake Love
Bakery
Parks (13) A+
Tantallon North Neighborhood Park
Park
Riverview Recreation Center
Park
Franklin Square Park
Park
Potomac River Waterfront Park
Park
Potomac Landing Park
Park
Tantallon Park
Park
National Capital Parks-East
Park
Fort Washington Park
Park
Collingwood Picnic Area
Park
Beach Access
Park
Collingwood Park
Park
Fort Hunt Park
Park
Hunters Mill Recreation Area
Park
Fort Foote Park
Park
Mount Vernon Community Park
Park
Hollin Hall Park
Park
Gilbert S. McCutcheon Park
Park
Fort Foote Recreation Center
Park
Riverside Gardens Swim and Tennis Club
Park
Paul Springs Stream Valley Park
Park
Hollin Hills
Park
Fort Hunt Park
Park
Kirk Park
Park
Williamsburg Manor Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Shops (11) F
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Vina Fabric
Fabric
Perfect Nails
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Union Dominican Salon
Hairdresser
Crown Royal Barber
Hairdresser
Plush
Beauty
F & W Convenience
Convenience Store
Village Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Fire and Ice
Gift Shop
The Harbor Interiors, LLC
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in Fort Washington.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations F
Ft Washington Lot & Bus Bay A
Bus Stop
Old Fort Rd & Indian Head Hwy
Bus Stop
Old Fort Rd and Indian Head Hwy 210 Fort Washinton Forest
Bus Stop
Saint George Boulevard & Waterfront Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.6% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fort Washington is 140/100 - which is 18% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C

Fort Washington crime rates are 1,909 per 100k, which is 6% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
1,535 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
374 crimes per 100k C-
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employment A+

The median income in Fort Washington is $122,206 - which is 61% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$122,206 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Fort Washington Medical Center
Hospital
Maryland Health Care Associates
Doctor
Swan Creek Dental Care
Dentist
MedStar Southern Maryland Physicians
Doctor
Silesia Fire Station Company 47
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Michael Family Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Hospital
Fairfax County Police Department Mount Vernon District Station
Police
Mount Vernon District Police Station
Police
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 9, Mount Vernon
Fire Station
Oxon Hill Fire Station Company 21
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Fort Washington home prices are $372,000 - which is 28% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$372,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools F

The Fort Washington graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
23% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (11) F
Potomac Landing Elementary
Indian Queen Elementary
Fort Washington Forest Elementary
Oxon Hill Middle
Waynewood Elementary
Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool
Fort Foote Elementary
Rose Valley Elementary
Fort Hunt Elementary
Stratford Landing Elementary
Accokeek Academy
Hollin Meadows Elementary
St Columba Catholic School
Oxon Hill Elementary
Belle View Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Friendly High
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ratings C+

Fort Washington has an overall rating of 67% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes D+
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Fort Washington Area Facts

  • Fort Washington has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Fort Washington crime rates are 6% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Fort Washington is 18% higher than the Maryland average

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Quiet area near DC 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 29, 2019) Peaceful suburbs near DC and Northern VA. I would definitely recommend this area to a single person or couples with no children. If you do have children, you can put them in private schools if you don’t want them in the public schools. It’s a great place to live and get away ...Read More from stressful city. Read Less
Fort Washington - Views of the Potomac 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Fort Washington is a good location to live because it's close to Washington, D.C. and Virginia. What I enjoyed most about living there was the short commute to work, while still enjoying the comforts of suburbia. The cost for housing is high in comparison to other areas of Maryla ...Read More nd. The best areas are those closer to the Potomac River.

The National Harbour, a waterfront development, is about 15 minutes south of Fort Washington. The development consists of shops, restaurants, a convention center, a casino, condominiums, and several hotels. The Harbour has brought a lot of excitement and opportunities to the area. There have been complaints from longtime residents though, about additional traffic and noise disrupting the community.

One of the downsides of living in Fort Washington is the community itself looking rundown, with many areas becoming eyesores. The school system is not very good and their buildings and facilities need an upgrade. There isn't much to do in the community for children or adults. You have to travel to neighboring towns for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fort Washington? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Tantallon North Neighborhood Park
      Riverview Recreation Center
      Franklin Square Park
      Potomac River Waterfront Park
      Potomac Landing Park
      Tantallon Park
      National Capital Parks-East
      Fort Washington Park

      Entertainment

      Plaza Entertainment
      The Capital Wheel at National Harbor

      Food & Drink

      NuWave Liquors
      Subway
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      M.A.S.H. Eatery
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      McDonald's

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Fort Washington? Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in Fort Washington.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fort Washington? The cost of living in Fort Washington is 140/100 - which is 18% higher than Maryland.
      Fort Washington
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fort Washington? Fort Washington crime rates are 1,909, which are 6% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      1,909 per 100k people

      18% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      18% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fort Washington? The median income in Fort Washington is $122,206 which is 61% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $122,206121% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,83860% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      5% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Fort Washington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Fort Washington Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      MedStar Southern Maryland Physicians
      Maryland Health Care Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Fort Washington home prices? Fort Washington home prices are $372,000 - which is 28% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $372,000101% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,253137% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      90%

      42% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Fort Washington have good schools? The Fort Washington graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      23%

      52% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      12% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Fort Washington a good place to live? Fort Washington has an overall rating of 67% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      7 total surveys

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