Cleveland Park

I love this neighborhood! Cleveland Park is an awesome neighborhood of approximately 14,876 residents in the northwest section of the city. In general the neighborhood falls within the Boudaries of the Rock Creek Park, Wisconsin Avenue N.W., Woodley Road N.W., Upton Street N.W and Rodman Place N.W.. Homes here are typically very expensive, but very very nice and well maintained attached and detached single family homes as well as apartments and condominiums. In 2010 the average price of a home that sold here was $909,575, with approximately 44% of the homes being owner occupied.

Restaurants and shopping are available, primarily along Wisconsin Avenue N.W. and Connecticut Avenue N.W.. One of the great things about the neighborhood is the Uptown Theatre for viewing the latest movies. Public transportation is available on the Cleveland Park Metro and there are numerous Metro Bus stops as well. Residents will find the National Cathedral School as well as the Washington International School located in Cleveland Park. Recreation facilities are located at the Hearst Recreation Center and dedicated green space can be found at Rock Creek Park and Macomb Playground. The major downside of visiting here is the parking or lack of it depending upon how you look at it.

Crime statistics indicate that crime against property occurs, but that the neighborhood is relatively safe. As always check the most recent crime statistics and make an informed decision as to the crime risk in any neighborhood. Anyway, this is a fantastic neighborhood and is everything city living is about. I would love to live here if I could afford it.

I used to live one metro stop away from Cleveland Park, and it felt like it was a different universe. The houses look like palaces, and there's even a certain swank about many of the apartment buildings I've walked by. For a while I thought it was in Maryland, partly because of how distant it feels from the rest of the city.

If you are wealthy or looking for a quiet, beautiful place for your family, this is a perfect area, and everything you need is in your neighborhood. Grocery, CVS, etc. Even a liquor store... not that I was looking or anything.

My friends and I wandered around here once and wondered what people who lived here actually did for a living. We guessed the majority were either in the mafia or politicians. So take that for what you will.

Cleveland Park is a mecca of shopping, restaurants and anything else you might need. It is host to the largest shopping center in DC, and is not touristy. There are plenty of trees along the roads, and plenty of space to walk your pet after work. Taking a nice jog in the morning is a popular retreat. You could easily pick up some groceries on the way home from work, and if you are too tired to go out, there are plenty of dining options. Cleveland Park is home to a lot of racial and ethnic diversity, which gives it a nice flavor quite rare in Washington. A nice mixture of single family homes and trendy apartments/condos, Cleveland Park caters to your every need. In addition, there is a very low crime rate, making the streets a safe place to be long after dark. With a Metro stop nearby, getting to work is quite convenient.
Only drawback I can see about the place is that the cost of living is quite high: quarter of a million dollars plus for a small condo. The prices may be prohibitive for a larger family on a modest income. On the other hand, if this is a place you can afford, it is really nice.