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Shepherd Park
  • Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
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Neighborhood
Washington, D.C.

Shepherd Park

#17 in Best Neighborhoods to Raise a Family in Washington, D.C.
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 1 review
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A minus
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A minus
  12. Commute
    B
Shepherd Park is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia with a population of 2,657. Shepherd Park is in District of Columbia County and is one of the best places to live in District of Columbia. Living in Shepherd Park offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Shepherd Park there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and retirees live in Shepherd Park and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Shepherd Park are highly rated.
About Shepherd Park...
Population
2,657
Neighborhood in
Washington, D.C.
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$912,976
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,383
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    7%
  • Own
    93%
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Shepherd Park Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    240.7
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    361
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    280.8
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,289.2
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    160.4
    284

Residents

Diversity
A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$158,171
National
$69,021
Families with Children
39%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    52%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    11%
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