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Making the most of the name "Friendship Heights"
Luxe retailers, fitness studios and residential spaces mingle in Friendship Heights, a densely populated neighborhood on the Maryland-D.C. border. Small businesses mixed with friendly neighbors create a community culture that lives up to the name. The neighborhood has been long known as a shopping destination, but the Friendship Heights Alliance has been working to make it a welcoming place for people to live, as well. “People who have lived here for a long time remember the period when it was the place where you’d shop for fancy clothes for celebrations,” says Natalie Avery, the group’s executive director. “Now, it really is shifting more towards a more neighborhood-y feel.” Some of those initiatives include emphasizing community events, working to ensure the area is walkable, and creating more spaces for residents to get together.
Residents enjoy lunchtime during a spring day in Friendship Heights.
Residents of Friendship Heights have access to many retail and dining options.
Potbelly, savoring sandwich perfection in Friendship Heights.
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A premier shopping destination
Most of the retail and dining options are clustered in shopping centers near the Friendship Heights Metro Station. While the retail tenants at the shopping centers have fluctuated, other stores along Wisconsin Avenue have served the neighborhood for decades. “Rodman’s is such a treasure,” Avery says of Rodman’s Discount Gourmet grocery store. “You can get everything, from your watch fixed to some obscure international foods." The retail outlets in Friendship Heights range from high-end fashion like Bloomingdales, to discount shops like Marshalls, to local boutiques like Sheyla Vie, which sells women’s clothing.
Friendship Heights residents also have several restaurants and bars to choose from. Alley Cat restaurant and bar is a popular gathering place, serving kabobs and cocktails in a dim, elevated-dive atmosphere. The Heights Food Hall is an upscale food court that features a variety of food stalls manned by local chefs showcasing their unique cuisine. Coffee Nature is a welcoming neighborhood café that serves the typical range of espresso drinks and a wide variety of teas.
The Shops at Wisconsin is a popular shopping area in the Friendship Heights neighborhood.
Whole Foods
Bloomingdales is a popular department store in the Friendship Heights neighborhood.
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Urban location with a suburban feel
Housing in Friendship Heights is a mix of luxury condos and elegant single-family homes. Along Wisconsin Avenue, a major thoroughfare that bisects the neighborhood, multi-use developments perch upscale condos above ground-level retail stores; down the connecting streets, the area quickly takes on a residential, almost suburban atmosphere. Leafy trees surround brick houses that passers-by can observe behind wooden fences. Some streets have densely huddled row homes, while others are populated by stately colonials. Prices reflect the desirability of the neighborhood: A 1-bedroom condo may start at around $400,000, while a 4-bedroom Colonial-style house with a yard will cost close to $2 million.
You will find many charming homes such as this small ranch style home in Friendship Heights.
The wide sidewalks in Friendship Heights are perfect for a morning stroll.
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Top-rated DCPS schools
Schools serving the Friendship Heights neighborhood are highly rated. Students may attend Janney Elementary School, named the No, 14 best public elementary school in the District of Columbia and has an A-minus rating from Niche. At Alice Deal Middle School, ranked the No. 8 best middle school in D.C., students can enter the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. The school has an A grade from Niche. Jackson-Reed High School also has an A grade from Niche and is rated as the No. 5 best public high school in D.C. Friendship Heights is also home to the private Georgetown Day School, which serves all grades from Kindergarten through 12 and teaches students about forest bathing, urban gardening and food justice.
Behind Janney Elementary
Jackson Reed High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
Side entrance to Deal Middle School in Washington, DC.
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“An interesting walk” along Wisconsin Avenue
One focus of the Friendship Heights Alliance is to ensure that the neighborhood is welcoming to pedestrians. “There are a lot of aspects to look at as far as safety, but we’re also asking ‘how do you make this an interesting walk?’” Avery said. To that end, the organization has started a planter program that includes 70 planters along the central corridor that are refreshed twice a year, as well as a community art program that has already created three murals. Beyond walking, residents can access several bus stops on Wisconsin Avenue, and two Metro stops – one at the northern tip of the neighborhood, and the other on the southern end – served by the Red Line. The emphasis on walkability helps to mitigate concerns about traffic and parking in the shopping district.
Friendship Heights, where urban elegance meets suburban charm.
Exciting shops and dining line Wisconsin Ave in Friendship Heights.
Friendship Heights offers beautiful views of the Washington, DC skyline.
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Create and learn at the Friendship Heights Makers Market
The Friendship Heights Alliance emphasizes community pride and togetherness with ongoing events and festivals. The group’s summer series includes a vibrant street festival and cultural arts walk. Chevy Chase Pavilion is used as an art gallery and cultural space, hosting the work of local creators. The Friendship Heights Makers Market & Street Festival occurs twice a year, when organizers close a portion of Wisconsin Avenue and local artisans can their craft goods, musicians from all over the Beltway perform and dance instructors host impromptu classes. The Third Thursdays series invites residents to come together and learn a new skill or learn about an unfamiliar topic. Past events have included plant workshops, panel discussions, and cooking classes.
Children in Friendship Heights love the playground at the Chevy Chase Recreation Center.
Green spaces for outdoor recreation
The Chevy Chase Recreation Center offers plenty of opportunities to get active, including tennis courts, baseball fields, a dog park and a splash park. Western Grove Urban Park offers a more low-key experience with nearly 2 picturesque acres of paved walking paths, water fountains and an activities course. Fort Reno Park, home to the highest point in Washington, D.C., hosts live music at an outdoor concert stage during the summer. The park also features a community garden, tennis courts and a baseball field.
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Parks in this Area
Fort Reno Park
Soccer
Trails
Events
Fort Bayard Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Chevy Chase Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Forest Hills Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Linnean Park
Trails
Hiking
Lafayette-Pointer Park and Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
20 min drive
Subway
Friendship Heights
Bus
Western Ave NW & 45th St NW
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Wisconsin Ave NW & Jenifer St NW
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Wisconsin Ave NW & Fessenden St NW
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Western Ave NW & Livingston St NW
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Western Ave & Livingston St
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Wisconsin Ave NW & Harrison St NW
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.04 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
11/7/2018Niche Review
I've lived here for 8 years. It's ok, it gives me access to both the suburban and city life. You can go to some of the best stores in the area, or take the Metro practically anywhere in the DMV. It's a short drive from Bethesda and Tenleytown, making it easy for kids to go to great schools. Safety wise, there aren't a lot of robberies that happen here. Nightlife, there are a lot of drunk adults, who think they are cool but really they just wake up the older people.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Friendship Heights
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Friendship Heights, Washington sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Friendship Heights, Washington over the last 12 months is $1,238,420, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,429
Median Age
44
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$184,395
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$195,251
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
80.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
59.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
73/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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