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Woodland

Woodland

$385,395 Average Value
$190 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

What brings buyers to Southeast DC's Woodland neighborhood

Woodland is a small neighborhood in Southeast Washington's Ward 8, tucked right next to Fort Stanton Park. It's best known for Woodland Terrace, a public housing complex built in the 1960s that still anchors the neighborhood today. Buyers will find a few single-family homes here, though most of the housing stock consists of apartments. Residents are close to Metro's Green Line and Skyland Town Center, the area's biggest new retail hub, with Anacostia's historic district just over a mile away.

A renter-friendly neighborhood with few homes for sale

Step past Woodland's public housing and income-restricted apartment buildings, and you'll find a few side streets with detached and semi-detached homes. Most date to the early-to-mid 20th century and sit on tree-shaded lots with small yards and rear or driveway parking. Cape Cods and Colonial Revivals are the most common styles, but listings don't pop up often. The median sale price is in the upper $300,000s, well below the citywide median and lower than in nearby Good Hope and Hillcrest. Renters have more options, with the bulk of Woodland's housing stock made up of apartments, including newer additions like Ainger Place, which opened in 2020.

A typical single-family home in Washington's Woodland neighborhood.
A typical single-family home in Washington's Woodland neighborhood.
You'll see some new construction popping up in this Southeast Washington neighborhood.
You'll see some new construction popping up in this Southeast Washington neighborhood.
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Public, charter and private school options for students

Woodland is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools system. Stanton Elementary School, Kramer Middle School and Anacostia High School serve the neighborhood. Anacostia offers career-focused academies in civil engineering and public safety. You can also apply to other district and public charter schools through the citywide My School DC lottery. Rocketship Rise Academy is a charter option right in the neighborhood. For private schools, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy is a few miles away in Twining.

Getting around and commuting from Woodland

The neighborhood doesn't have its own Metro stop, but Naylor Road Station on the Green Line is less than 2 miles away. From there, it's a quick ride to L'Enfant Plaza, where the Yellow Line picks up for trips to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Northern Virginia. You can also transfer lines to Capitol Hill and Downtown DC. Multiple bus routes serve residents, connecting to nearby Metro stops and neighborhoods. Drivers can hop on Suitland Parkway and reach the Anacostia Freeway or Capital Beltway for trips around the region.

Outdoor recreation and museums around Fort Stanton Park

Fort Stanton Park is right next to Woodland. The former Civil War site is now a community hub with an outdoor pool, playground, sports courts and an indoor rec center. Other outdoor spaces and cultural hubs around the neighborhood include:

  • The Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail, running from Fort Stanton to Fort Mahan
  • Anacostia Community Museum, a Smithsonian museum spotlighting local history
  • Fort Dupont Park, home to a summer concert series and the Fort Dupont Ice Arena
  • Anacostia Park, with a roller-skating pavilion near the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Trails provide a pleasant escape from city life in Southeast Washington.
Trails provide a pleasant escape from city life in Southeast Washington.
There are activities for all ages at the Fort Stanton Recreation Center.
There are activities for all ages at the Fort Stanton Recreation Center.
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Skyland Town Center anchors shopping and dining near Woodland

For shopping and dining, Skyland Town Center is less than a mile away in Good Hope. It’s the biggest retail development in Southeast Washington and has brought a wave of new shops, restaurants and services to the area. While at the shopping center, you might head to:

  • Lidl for groceries
  • Starbucks for a quick caffeine fix
  • CVS for household basics
  • &Pizza and Mezeh for fast-casual lunch options
  • Like That Barber Shop for a haircut
Beyond Skyland, Safeway is close by in the Good Hope Marketplace shopping center. There are more things to do in Anacostia’s historic district, which is just over a mile away and is home to local mainstays like Busboys and Poets. Navy Yard is a quick Green Line ride for an even wider mix of restaurants and shops.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

18 min drive

Bus

Ainger Pl Se+Bruce Pl Se

Bus

Ainger Pl Se+Langston Pl Se

Bus

Alabama Av Se+Ainger Pl Se

Bus

Bruce Pl Se+Erie St Se

Bus

Ainger Pl SE & Bruce Pl SE

Bus

Bruce Pl SE & Raynolds Pl SE

Bus

Fort Pl SE & #1901

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Woodland US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 10 4
Assault with Weapon 9 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 9 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
13
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1942
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,539
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,663
Median Age
33
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$20,862
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$31,699

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.3%
College Graduates
11.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
% Population in Labor Force
47.9%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Good public transit

Transit®

70 / 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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