Washington, DC

Shaw

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Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$210K - $8.2M
For Sale on Trulia:
88 homes
Rent:
$1.25K - $32K
For Rent on Trulia:
427 homes
To "Downtown Washington:
13 minutes
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What Locals Say about Shaw

At least 81 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say parking is easy

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say kids play outside

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say it's quiet

  • 21 % Say car is needed

  • 20 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Adefoluke Shemsu
    "Florida Avenue tends to be busy, so I would recommend taking the kids around the side/off streets if safety is a concern. The parks and schools tend to be along those streets anyway."
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  • Alice Topping
    "Pride festival, high heels race, Swann street Halloween, Stead park holiday events for kids, Cherry Blossoms "
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  • 8kxjsdpfxy
    "My friends had to move away due to its problematic neighborhood. There were frequent parties, resulting in dirty streets every morning. Moreover, a lot of people tried to break into the building to steal packages, making the area unsuitable for families with kids."
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  • Trulia User
    "It has changed a lot over the last 10 to 15 years and the change shows in a very positive manner. It feels safe, home-like, clean, and although it still has some minor issues, those issues are noticeable improving quickly as the neighborhood gets gentrified. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The commute is easy snd Simple. Plenty of metro access and buses running they are close by which is really convenient!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for 50+ years and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else! Convenient convenience and conveniently located! Clean safe and beautiful "
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  • Trulia User
    "I always see people out walking dogs. There is a dog park nearby. Seems to be a good place to have a pet puppy dog. "
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  • Craig B.
    "Easy commute; mostly traveling in the opposite direction of traffic coming in from the suburbs in the morning. Excellent access to public transport. "
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  • Jaya.send
    "I commute by metro to MD. Sometimes take a bus to redline so that I don’t have to transfer. I appreciate the easy access to 395 to get to VA as well, and green and yellow lines to the airport, Gallery Place, Nats park, and the Wharf are great. "
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  • Jonathan F.
    "Up and Coming neighborhood. Close to the nightlife on you Street. New grocery store opening soon. Well diverse "
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  • Sehin L.
    "Pretty walkable area, I feel comfortable overall. There is the occasional shooting but otherwise it’s pretty quiet. "
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  • Annie R.
    "I have about a 20-25 minute walk to work downtown - it takes about 20 mins to get to the White House from the middle of Shaw"
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  • V_cottle
    "Great access to mass public transport (metro, bus) and also bike shares. Very convenient! And you can even walk places, as many things are close by. My commute is easy and relatively short. "
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  • Kissi H.
    "High walkable score and easy access to several metro transits. This is the ideal location for newcomers to the area."
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  • V_cottle
    "All walkable, lovely vibe, great neighborhood feeling, and beautiful row houses. Love living in Shaw! "
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  • Brett F.
    "Great place to live. Wonderful diverse community. Plenty of public spaces. And good public transportation."
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  • Alexis J.
    "Really great neighborhood to be in if you love DC. Really close to all of the good party spots and most offices. Very loud though with a lot of ambulances and car noise. "
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  • Chris W.
    "Love this hood. Been here for more that 10 years. Giant grocery is great anchor. Convenient to downtown"
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  • Jeaniegordon
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 4 years and it's great - there are grocery stores within walking distance, and lots of public transit if you need. I have a bus stop literally in front of my house. 11th St has a lot of great restaurants and bars, and U St and Shaw are just a quick walk down hill. Neighbors both old and new are friendly, if not on a first name basis. "
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  • Zmyckow
    "Gritty but up and coming. Cool bars and restaurants but with a great mix of residential houses and close to downtown City Center. "
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  • Kelsey C.
    "A nice neighborhood that is incredible convenient to everything. Easy access to public transportation."
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  • Andrew
    "It’s an evolving neighborhood with new shops and businesses opening almost constantly and homes being redeveloped. "
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