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Washington, D.C.

Cardozo/Shaw

#23 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C.
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 14 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
Cardozo/Shaw is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia with a population of 7,982. Cardozo/Shaw is in District of Columbia County and is one of the best places to live in District of Columbia. Living in Cardozo/Shaw offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Cardozo/Shaw there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Cardozo/Shaw and residents tend to be liberal.
About Cardozo/Shaw...
Population
7,982
Neighborhood in
Washington, D.C.
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$730,541
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,990
National
$949
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    55%
  • Own
    45%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    237.7
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    488.6
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    343.4
    500.1
  • Theft
    8,650.3
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    449
    284

Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$129,112
National
$55,322
Families with Children
9%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    46%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    13%
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Cardozo/Shaw Reviews

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Shaw within the District of Columbia
Country United States
District Washington, D.C.
Ward Wards 1, 2, and 6
Named for Robert Gould Shaw
Government
 • Councilmember Brianne Nadeau (Ward 1)
Jack Evans (Ward 2)
Charles Allen (Ward 6)
Area
 • Total .73 sq mi (1.9 km2)
Population (2010)
 • Total 17,639
 • Density 24,163.0/sq mi (9,329.4/km2)
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The area is very walkable. There are a lot of dining, shopping and entertainment options right in the neighborhood. The area is very diverse.
I am a Howard student. When I first came to DC, everyone was warning me about the crime in the Shaw area. But, when I arrived I realized that it really was not that bad. It is a nice neighborhood.
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