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Petworth

Welcome to Petworth

The DC neighborhood of Petworth is known as an affordable, culturally vibrant, diverse neighborhood in Northwest, located near Manor Park and Columbia Heights. It’s a laid-back and friendly neighborhood full of families, pleasantly green with venerable D.C. trees, and easily walkable. The Petworth metro station connects to the green and yellow train lines, your gateway to the entire city.
 
Keri Shull Team named Petworth one of Washington D.C.’s Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods, along with Eckington and Kalorama.
 

Schools

Powell Elementary and Theodore Roosevelt Sr. High School are both nearby.
 

Things to see and do

While you’re in Petworth, be sure to visit the variety of new creative restaurants and bars, like glam rock bar Slash Run or the literary cocktail bar Petworth Citizen and Reading Room. Don’t miss the historic President Lincoln’s Cottage, where Lincoln spent three summers with his family.

Overview for Petworth, DC

18,907 people live in Petworth, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $56,693. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,907

Total Population

37 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$56,693

Average individual Income

Around Petworth, DC

There's plenty to do around Petworth, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

94
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
92
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
68
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including S&S Sandwich And Smoothie, Showa Ethiopian Restaurant, and 5-12 Dessert Boutique & Lounge.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.05 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.96 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.95 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.61 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.82 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.58 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Petworth, DC

Petworth has 7,584 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Petworth do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,907 people call Petworth home. The population density is 31,455.535 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,907

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37

Median Age

52.21 / 47.78%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
7,584

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$56,693

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Petworth, DC

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The following schools are within or nearby Petworth. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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