$1,365,548Average Value$413Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
An overlooked Washington, D.C. neighborhood
Even longtime Washingtonians might've never heard of the Hawthorne neighborhood, but that’s what residents like. “It’s tucked so far up there, and there are about 10 streets,” says Micah Smith, a Realtor with HRLS Partners and TTR Sotheby's International Realty. Smith has worked in Hawthorne and other Washington, D.C., neighborhoods since 2017. “The fact few people know about it is great for privacy.” The neighborhood bordering the Maryland state line is also an entryway to Rock Creek Park, and Smith says the park’s 1,700 acres of forests are another draw to the area. Similar to the nearby D.C. neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Hawthorne is a landing spot for highly educated, affluent residents in search of some distance from the district’s busy urban core. In fact, Compass Realtor Caryn Gardiner describes it as “one of the most suburban areas of D.C.”
Golfing and jogging at Rock Creek Park
Roughly half the neighborhood is covered by Rock Creek Park. Visitors to the national park can hike or cycle 32 miles of trails, check out the nature center or explore an 1800s mill. Portions of Beach Drive, a road that runs alongside Rock Creek, are closed to traffic, making it ideal for runs or bike rides, Smith explains. “You’re running with the woods on either side, and there are no cars coming through.” Due to the park’s size, Hawthorne residents would most likely need to drive to Rock Creek Park Golf Course, a public nine-hole course. Pinehurst Parkway Park, a skinny green space with a basketball hoop and a 4-mile trail, forms the neighborhood’s southern boundary.
$1 million ranch homes
Unlike some high-end D.C. neighborhoods, Hawthorne isn’t known for large estates. Some of the earliest homes were colonial-style houses built in the ‘40s, but ranch homes constructed in the ‘50s are most common. In recent years, contemporary-style houses have been added along Oregon Avenue. Three-bedroom homes start around $1 million, and homebuyers may pay $1.6 million for homes with four-plus bedrooms or amenities such as swimming pools. Smith says the most expensive home sold in the neighborhood fetched $3.2 million, though it was newer and featured a bigger lot than most houses in Hawthorne. The CAP Index Crime Score is a 1 out of 10, with 10 indicating highest crime. The neighborhood crime score is lower than the national average of 4.
Lafayette Elementary School gets a grade of A
Hawthorne is within the District of Columbia Public Schools system, graded a B by Niche. Students have to travel to surrounding neighborhoods for classes, starting with Lafayette Elementary School. Graded an A-minus, Lafayette Elementary pairs its academic curriculum with the Peace of Mind program, which teaches children to manage their emotions and treat peers with compassion. Students progress to Deal Middle School and Jackson-Reed High School, both of which receive As. Two miles away, students can enroll in International Baccalaureate programs at District of Columbia International School, a public charter school for sixth through 12th graders that scores an A-plus.
Shops, eateries located outside Hawthorne
Residents have to drive outside of the neighborhood to reach restaurants or stores. One of the closest businesses is Broad Branch Market a mile and a half away. The century-old grocer sells basic produce, carries a sizeable wine selection and runs a deli. Less than 2 miles from Hawthorne, Connecticut Avenue offers a walkable strip of shopfronts housing small bistros, a toy store and a record shop. On the avenue, locals can also catch movies at Avalon Theatre, which opened in 1923, and take care of shopping at Safeway supermarket.
Annual block party
Hawthorne’s signature event is an annual block party in July with food and ice cream. The party is a testament to how close neighbors become in the cloistered community, Smith says. “Not every neighborhood has stuff like that.” Rock Creek Park keeps a busy calendar, with rangers giving talks about the park’s plants and wildlife and the planetarium screening occasional films.
Bus stops along Oregon Avenue
The nearest Metro train station is 2 miles away in Friendship Heights, but a Metro bus line stops along Oregon Avenue. Riders can take it to shops and restaurants on Connecticut Avenue or in the Tenleytown neighborhood. By car, it’s 6 miles to downtown and 11 miles to Capitol Hill. The neighborhood is 3 miles from Interstate 495, Washington, D.C.’s Beltway.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hawthorne
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hawthorne Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hawthorne, Washington sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Hawthorne, Washington over the last 12 months is $1,287,500, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,287,500
Median Sale Price
$1,287,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,287,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$413
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
276
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1951
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,560
Above the national average
1,931
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,929
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Median Single Family Home Rent
$5,500
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,500
Demographics
Total Population
701
Median Age
48
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$248,765
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$247,276
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.4%
College Graduates
70.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Very friendly
Bike Score®
80/ 100
Fairly friendly
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Fairly friendly
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
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