Livability Score

77
/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 (3) A+
Bambu
Coffee Shop
Black Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Perch
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Davenport Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Moge Tee
Coffee Shop
Lavazza
Coffee Shop
Breadsoda
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Open City
Coffee Shop
Compass Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Uncommon Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Janti Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fresh Baguette
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Saxbys Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bean Counter
Coffee Shop
Patisserie Poupon
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) B
Kreeger Museum
Museum
James I. Mayer Center for Environmental Education
Museum
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Maison Francaise
Theatre Arts
American University Museum at the Katzen
Museum
Katzen Arts Center
Theatre Arts
All Hallows Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
All Hallows Guild Traveling Carousel
Attraction
Washington Ballet
Theatre Arts
McNeir Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Lock 5
Attraction
Greenberg Theatre
Theatre Arts
Mario & Alberto De La Cruz Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Dumbarton Oaks
Museum
Twin Oaks
Attraction
Lock 6
Attraction
L'Eclat de Verre
Art Gallery
L'Eclat de Verre
Theatre Arts
Jackson Art Center
Theatre Arts
Georgetown Cupcake
Attraction
Letelier Theater
Theatre Arts
Blues Alley
Nightclub
Parish Gallery
Art Gallery
Parish Gallery
Theatre Arts
Horizons Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) F
MacArthur Beverages Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Ace Beverage
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Jetties
Fast Food
Megabytes
Fast Food
Pearson's Liquor Annex
Alcohol
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
Fast Food
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
Fast Food
All About Burger
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Jetties
Fast Food
Papa's Liquors
Alcohol
Burka's Fine Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Wagshalls Liquor & Deli
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wagner's Liquors
Alcohol
Surfside Taco Stand
Fast Food
The Italian Store
Deli
BGR The Burger Joint
Fast Food
&pizza
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
The Tombs
Bar
Fitness (1) C-
Potomac Pilates
Gym
Jacobs Fitness Center
Gym
Hardy Recreation Center
Community Centre
Madison Community Center
Community Centre
Washington Sports Club
Gym
Friendship Recreation Center
Community Centre
Balance Gym: Glover Park
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Jelleff Recreation Center
Community Centre
Method Fitness
Gym
Sun & Moon Yoga Studio
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Down Dog Yoga
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Sport&Health
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Patriot CrossFit
Gym
AUSA Conference & Event Center
Community Centre
Solidcore
Gym
Arlington Temple Community Center
Community Centre
SoulCycle
Gym
City Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Black Salt Fish & Market
Seafood
Towers' Market
Grocery Store
Wagshal's
Grocery Store
Berkshire Food & Drug
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Wagshal's Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
MOM's Organic Market
Grocery Store
Pie Sisters
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Georgetown Cupcake
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Paul
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Streets Market
Grocery Store
Firehook
Bakery
Yes! Organic
Grocery Store
India A-1 Grocery
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
Potomac Palisades Parkway
Park
Palisades Park
Park
Fort Circle Park
Park
Palisades
Park
Foxhall Playground
Playground
W Street Park
Park
Potomac Palisades Parkway
Park
Palisades Splash Park
Playground
Palisades Playground
Playground
Palisades
Park
Wesley Heights Park
Park
Battery Kemble Park
Park
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Park
Potomac Palisades Parkway
Park
Clara Barton Parkway, Maryland
Park
Glover-Archbold Park
Park
Carolina Park
Park
Carolina Park
Park
Letts-Anderson Quad
Park
Spring Valley Park
Park
Marcey Road Park
Park
The Beach
Park
Stoddert Playground
Playground
Stoddert
Park
Stoddert Recreation Center
Park
Shops (9) A-
Chien de Luxe
Pets
Fletchers Landing Boathouse
Bicycle
Dane Austin Design
Interior Decoration
Palisades Nails & Spa
Beauty
Mac Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Mimi's Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Food Town Market
Convenience Store
Lee Tower Market
Convenience Store
Voorthuis Opticians Inc
Optician
Westchester Market
Convenience Store
Eagle's Nest
Convenience Store
P.O.D. Market
Convenience Store
Palisades Deli & Market
Convenience Store
Mass Avenue & Mini Market
Convenience Store
Glover Park Market
Convenience Store
Town Square Gourmet
Convenience Store
Elite for Hair
Hairdresser
Glover Park Hardware
Home Improvement
Crate & Barrel
Furniture
Salon Macomb
Hairdresser
Christian Science Reading Room
Books
Capital Exotic Fish
Pets
Georgetown University Bookstore
Books
Loyal Companion
Pets
Vital Vittles
Convenience Store
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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, 12.2% take public transportation in The Palisades.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations B+
NW Loughboro Rd & NW Millwood La
Bus Stop
South Campus
Bus Stop
Military Road at 31st St N
Bus Stop
Military Road at 30th St N
Bus Stop
Military Road at 31st St N
Bus Stop
Military Road at Beechwood Cir
Bus Stop
Main Campus
Bus Stop
Military Road at 36th St N
Bus Stop
Military Road at 36th Rd N
Bus Stop
Military Road at 36th St N
Bus Stop
Military Road at 36th Rd N
Bus Stop
Military Road across from Church
Bus Stop
Military Road at 37th St N
Bus Stop
Military Road at front of Church
Bus Stop
Military Road at 37th St N
Bus Stop
Military Road at 35th St N
Bus Stop
Military Road at N Quincy St
Bus Stop
Military Road at 37th St N
Bus Stop
Military Road at 38th St N
Bus Stop
Military Road at N Marcey Rd
Bus Stop
Military Road at N Marcey Rd
Bus Stop
Military Road at 38th St N
Bus Stop
Nebraska Hall
Bus Stop
Military Road at Chainbridge Exit
Bus Stop
Military Road at 26th Rd N
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.2% B+
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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 The Palisades is 227/100 - which is 53% higher 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 A

The Palisades crime rates are 1,432 per 100k, which is 67% lower than District of Columbia
Property Crime
1,293 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
139 crimes per 100k A+
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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 The Palisades is $166,149 - which is 128% higher than District of Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$166,149 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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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 (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 29 Truck5 4811
Fire Station
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Metropolitan Police Boys and Girls Clubs
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Hospital
Washington District of Columbia Police Department District 2
Police
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center
Doctor
The Joint Chiropractic
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Spring Valley Regional Outpatient Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
AllCare
Doctor
DC Fire Dept. Engine Co. 5
Fire Station
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
Hospital
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
Doctor
MinuteClinic
Doctor
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 20
Fire Station
Safeway
Pharmacy
Arlington County Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Dr. Christine Reardon, DMD PC
Dentist
Apex Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cherrydale Volunteer Fire House
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
See more The Palisades health & safety data

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 D

The Palisades home prices are $1,188,500 - which is 135% higher than District of Columbia
Home Price
$1,188,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
7.2x (home price to income ratio) F
See more The Palisades housing data

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 A+

The The Palisades graduation rate is 97% - which is 11% higher than District of Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (2) B-
Key Es
River School
Our Lady Of Victory School
The Lab School Of Washington
Mann Es
Stoddert Es
Annunciation Catholic School
Taylor Elementary
Hardy Ms
British Int'L Schl Washington
Beauvoir The National Cathedral Elementary School
Hb Woodlawn Secondary Program
Stratford Program
Dorothy Hamm Middle
Sidwell Friends School
Eaton Es
Hearst Es
Holy Trinity School
Janney Es
Maret School
St Agnes School
Hyde Addison Es At Meyer
Washington International School
The French Maternal School
Oyster Adams Bilingual School
High Schools (0) F
The Lab School Of Washington
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts
British Int'L Schl Washington
Sidwell Friends School
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Maret School
Washington International School
Woodrow Wilson Hs
Edmund Burke School
Washington Waldorf School
Washington-Lee High
Yorktown High
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Emerson Preparatory School
School Without Walls Hs
District Of Columbia International School
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Chavez Prep
Sustainable Futures Pcs
Columbia Heights Ec
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs
St Johns College High School
Cardozo Ec
Washington Latin Pcs Upper School
Oneness Family School
Kingsbury Day School
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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 A+

The Palisades has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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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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  • The Palisades has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • The Palisades crime rates are 66% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in The Palisades is 39% higher than the Washington average

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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in The Palisades? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Potomac Palisades Parkway
      Palisades Park
      Fort Circle Park
      Palisades
      Foxhall Playground
      W Street Park
      Potomac Palisades Parkway
      Palisades Splash Park

      Entertainment

      Kreeger Museum
      James I. Mayer Center for Environmental Education
      Amphitheater
      Maison Francaise
      American University Museum at the Katzen
      Katzen Arts Center
      All Hallows Amphitheater
      All Hallows Guild Traveling Carousel

      Food & Drink

      MacArthur Beverages Wine & Spirits
      Ace Beverage
      Subway
      Jetties
      Megabytes
      Pearson's Liquor Annex
      Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
      Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in The Palisades? Of all people who commute, 12.2% take public transportation in The Palisades.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      20% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      25% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in The Palisades? The cost of living in The Palisades is 227/100 - which is 53% higher than District of Columbia.
      The Palisades
      227

      127% more expensive than average

      Washington
      164

      64% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in The Palisades? The Palisades crime rates are 1,432, which are 67% lower than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      1,432 per 100k people

      38% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 70

      38% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in The Palisades? The median income in The Palisades is $166,149 which is 128% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $166,149200% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $105,883255% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is The Palisades 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

      D Housing

      What are The Palisades home prices? The Palisades home prices are $1,188,500 - which is 135% higher than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $1,188,500543% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,81892% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does The Palisades have good schools? The The Palisades graduation rate is 97% - which is 11% higher than District of Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is The Palisades a good place to live? The Palisades has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      1 total surveys

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