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A community around Fort Dupont Park
A few miles from U.S. Interstate 295 and the Anacostia River, Fort Dupont is named for the 361-acre Fort Dupont Park that borders the community. A former Civil War earthwork, the park now brings out the best of the community with the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, Fort Dupont Ice Rink and the popular Fort Dupont Summer Concert Series. The area offers ample access to public transportation, with bus stops dotted throughout the neighborhood and proximity to Metro stations, ensuring residents can access Washington, D.C. and neighboring Prince George County, Maryland easily.
Fort Dupont Park, baseball and ice rinks
Fort Dupont Park is the former grounds of a Civil War-era earthwork that defended Washington, D.C., from the Confederate army. Today, it’s home to the unpaved Fort Circle Hiker-Biker Trail, which runs 7 miles, a playground, picnic areas and the popular summertime Fort Dupont Concert Series. The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy is also in Fort Dupont Park. It provides free academic and athletic programming, including an after-school program and travel softball and baseball teams, to the youth of Wards 7 and 8. The academy does a lot of community outreach, including selling low-cost farmers market bags and operating a teaching garden for kids. The Fort Dupont Ice Arena and the Fort Dupont Outdoor Pool are also in the park. Nearby Fort Chaplin Park is also a former Civil War earthwork. It now stands as a place for the community to spend time outdoors and learn about history through informative signs. The Benning Stoddert Recreation Center on First Street has a computer lab, fitness center, sports courts and more. The Anacostia River and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail are nearby, providing locals with waterfront recreation.
Options to rent or buy
Most properties in Fort Dupont are apartments, and most residents rent. However, those looking to buy can find townhouses or duplexes in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. Single-family homes come in various styles, including ranch-style, American Foursquare and simple bungalows. Chain-link fences enclose sloped front yards; awnings shade front stoops, and, here and there, carports cover vehicles. A fully renovated, semidetached 1920s townhouse lists for nearly $600,000, while a two-bedroom brick-attached townhouse from the 1940s goes on the market for nearly $400,000. New construction, including raised ranch-style houses and custom-design builds, typically costs around $800,000. “The homes are appreciating in value,” says Randy Louis, CEO of Block Shoppers, a local organization aimed at empowering people to build generational wealth through real estate. “A lot of people are looking to buy, and many hold onto their homes.”
The Fort Dupont Summer Concert Series
The Fort Dupont Summer Concert Series at Fort Dupont Park has been a community staple since 1972, drawing visitors from all over the city. Locals pack lawn chairs and picnic blankets, gather their families and friends and listen to music from national and regional artists at the outdoor amphitheater. “It’s a great time to be in the community and enjoy live entertainment with your neighbors,” Louis says. “It’s a vibrant time, especially in the summer with good weather. There’s good jazz and R&B – all different genres – good food. It’s the epitome of D.C. culture.”
Amenities nearby
There’s not much by way of dining and shopping in Fort Dupont; however, locals are surrounded by amenities outside their neighborhood. Along Minnesota Avenue, just north, locals will find a plethora of commercial conveniences tucked between apartment buildings and single-family homes. Norma’s Breakfast is popular in the mornings, serving homestyle cooking before closing at 2:30 daily, and nearby Safeway guarantees locals can quickly grab groceries. But Fort Dupont’s location ensures residents aren’t far from everything they need. “You can go right up to H Street, where they have the streetcars, bars and restaurants,” Louis explains. “It’s near Maryland too, right next to Prince George County, where there are a lot of restaurants and entertainment options.”
Getting around D.C.
Locals can cross the John Philip Sousa Bridge or Whitney Young Memorial Bridge to reach the heart of the nation’s capital by car. “You can get to all quadrants of D.C. in about 15 to 20 minutes,” Louis explains. To access the city using public transportation, the nearest Metro station is on Benning Road, and there are bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
Students get college-ready at Anacostia High School
Students are zoned for District of Columbia Public Schools and can attend Kimball Elementary School, which receives a C from Niche. Then, they can attend Sousa Middle School and Anacostia High School, which both receive C-minus scores. Anacostia has a College & Career Center to prepare students for future employment through hands-on learning and programming.
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Parks in this Area
Pope Branch Park
Trails
Playground
Fort Dupont Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Fort Chaplin Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Fort Davis Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Ridge Road Community Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Benning Stoddert Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Playground
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
17 min drive
Bus
Minnesota Ave SE & C St SE
Bus
Minnesota Ave SE & 36th St SE
Bus
Ely Pl SE & Sousa Middle School
Bus
Ridge Rd SE & Texas Ave SE
Bus
Ely Pl SE & 37th Pl SE
Bus
37th St SE & Bldg #342
Bus
Minnesota Ave SE & F St SE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fort Dupont
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fort Dupont, Washington sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Fort Dupont, Washington over the last 12 months is $203,599, down 42% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,271
Median Age
35
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,725
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,883
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.8%
College Graduates
8.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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