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A monument to African Americans who served in the Union Army during the Civil War in U Street.
Rich history and the heart of DC's nightlife
Even before the Harlem Renaissance, Washington’s U Street Corridor served as the country’s hotbed of African American art and culture. The community, affectionately known as “Black Broadway,” amassed many Black-owned banks, hotels, parlors, eateries, and jazz clubs. U Street veterans fondly recall when music titans like Cab Calloway, Pearl Bailey, and Duke Ellington strolled the avenues. While large-scale economic displacement has priced out much of Black Broadway’s businesses, its legacy continues to define U Street as an enclave rich with the vibrant sights of commemorative street art, a nightlife scene full of the hypnotic rhythms of go-go music, and a dense history as old as DC itself. A short walk down the U Street stretch greets residents with an open-air exhibit of around thirty murals cascading along the walls of commercial properties. The images of DC legends like Chuck Brown, the godfather of go-go music, and Civil Rights activist Mary Church Terrell strike joy and curiosity for those delving deeper into the area’s past.
Ben’s Chili Bowl has been a world-renowned diner and U Street staple since 1958.
Ben's Chili Bowl is world-famous
A Trader Joe’s is located on U Street for grocery runs. For dining in the shadow of history, Ben’s Chili Bowl is U Street’s world-renowned eatery, which opened in 1958. It’s well-known for serving its homemade chili and DC’s signature food, the half-smoke: a half-pork, half-beef hot dog served with chili sauce. Ben's has served several presidents and notable figures, from Duke Ellington to Martin Luther King Jr., and it has become a necessary stopping point for anyone visiting the city. Aspiring history buffs curious about U Street’s past can visit Dr. Bernard Demczuk for free history lessons every Saturday morning at Ben’s. As the official historian for the landmark dining counter and a resident of the neighboring Shaw community for over 40 years, Dr. Demczuk offers just one reminder for newcomers to the neighborhood: “Take off the horse blinders, take off the earbuds, and say hello.”
Spend a relaxing afternoon at Meridian Hill Park in U Street.
Drum at Meridian Hill Park or live music at generational venues
Harrison Playground is one of the biggest recreational spots on U Street, with a playground for children, a basketball court, a baseball field, and a water playground for hot summer days. Just north of U Street is the sprawling Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park—a peaceful place to stroll under shade trees and gaze at marble statues and fountains. Head there on Sundays to witness or even join in on the drum circles in the park, which have been a weekly tradition for over 40 years. Locals look to the African American Civil War Museum for exhibits commemorating the heroism of the United States Colored Troops and to the street-side path of illustrated historical markers as a North Star along the Greater U Street Heritage Trail. The trail, which bypasses several of the area’s thriving businesses, detours to landmarks like The Whitelaw Hotel, the former location of the famous Club Bali, and the renovated Lincoln Theatre, a 1920s neo-classical structure that once hosted legends like Nat King Cole, and still stages national acts. The esteemed Howard Theatre is another popular venue just minutes away on foot, opening in 1910. At the time, it was the biggest venue for African American musicians in the country, where Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin and James Brown performed.
U Street is a bustling community.
U Street's nightlife draws crowds around the District
To DC locals, U Street is the place to party when the sun goes down. Nightclubs and bars line much of the street, so there will be the sound of music and dancing late at night for residents who live closest to the street. Residents can check out Harlot DC Lounge & Restaurant, a newer establishment in the building that was once the Bohemian Cavern. The Cavern was a 1920s jazz club and the cornerstone of the city’s jazz community during Black Broadway’s heyday. Harlot keeps people entertained as the Cavern once did; customers can reserve tables for everything from drag brunches to hookah sessions, and when the restaurant closes for the evening, they head downstairs to the basement speakeasy Mamasan, where guest DJs and musicians get the crowd moving.
Rowhouses and condos, with colorful murals on every corner
Home values on U Street run from $375,000 for a modest, one-bedroom condo to upwards of $2 million for a well-maintained, historic rowhouse or Federal-style multi-unit property. Prospective homebuyers don’t set their sights on U Street Corridor with sprawling yards and grand estates in mind but rather time-tested brick Victorians and low-maintenance lots along the compact, urban streets of the nation’s capital. Meredith Margolis, a DC resident and Executive VP at Compass says, “One of the most exciting things about DC is the fact that we are a college town; we have Howard, GW, AU, Georgetown, UDC, Gallaudet, and Catholic University; it’s fun with all these students and energizing being around these campuses.” Howard University, one of the most recognizable HBCUs in the country, is a 5-minute walk from U Street, meaning college students regularly head to and through the corridor for a bite to eat or a place to dance.
Colorful and coveted U Street townhomes are bigger inside than they look.
This unique mural in U Street depicts a hummingbird holding a toothbrush.
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DCPS has options less than a mile from home
There are various District of Columbia Public Schools within walking distance of the neighborhood; Cleveland Elementary School is in the neighboring enclave of Shaw and is rated a B-minus on Niche. Cardozo Education Center is within the U Street area, teaches grades 6-12, and is rated a B-minus. Cardozo is also ranked as the No. 9 best school in the district for diversity.
A new addition has been added to the back of the Meridian Public Charter School in U Street.
Meridian Public Charter School in U Street has a playground for students to play on at recess.
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The metro stops at U Street
Locals travel by foot, car, or metro with the U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station within the neighborhood. Or, they can take a WMATA bus that runs the length of U Street.
Locals can use the metro for voyages beyond the U Street neighborhood.
U Street has its own metro stop with easy access to greater DC.
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Parks in this Area
Westminster Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Waterpark
T Street Park
Picnic Area
Walking Paths
Harrison Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Shaw Dog Park
Dog Park
French Street Park
Picnic Area
Walking Paths
Meridian Hill Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
13 min drive
Subway
U Street
Bus
U St NW & 11th St NW
Bus
U St NW & New Hampshire Ave NW
Bus
U St NW & 13th St NW
Bus
14th St NW & U St NW
Bus
14th Street And U Street NW
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14th St NW & T St NW
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14th St NW & Florida Ave NW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
U Street
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in U Street, Washington sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in U Street, Washington over the last 12 months is $853,034, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Industrial Elegance Meets Modern Luxury in Logan Circle – Welcome to 1420 Paloma Way NW Tucked away on a quiet side street just steps from one of Washington DCs more desirable neighborhoods in the 14th Street Corridor, 1420 Paloma Way NW is a true architectural gem. Meticulously reimagined turn-of-the-century carriage house that masterfully blends historic character with high-end, modern
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,600
Median Age
36
Population Density
54 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$151,409
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$172,678
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
83.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
54.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
83.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
99/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
83/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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