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Woodland community is supported by churches and nonprofits
Tucked away in a grove of trees in southeast Anacostia, the neighborhood of Woodland might not look like much on the surface. But a neighborhood is so much more than a collection of buildings—it’s a community of people, and you don’t have to look very hard to find one of those in Woodland. “Everybody knows each other here,” says Woodland resident Rev. Gary Hill, who is also the founder of the Exodus Treatment Center, which provides a great deal of aid to Woodland residents through programs such as afterschool homework hours and summer camps for neighborhood youths. “Woodland has several strong churches that have been rooted in this community for many years,” says Hill, whose organization frequently partners with the nearby Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Housing in Woodland is defined by modest prices and long-time owners
The tree-shrouded neighborhood is a small quadrant of homes and old church steeples built around a core of public multi-family housing. The outlaying streets of Woodland hold a collection of small four squares, row houses and Craftsmen, most with rear or driveway parking and a small yard for some azalea bushes and cutesy lawn decorations. Not much goes up for sale though; most Woodland homeowners hold onto their properties for a long time. Of the homes that do go on the market, they usually do so for a price range of around $300,000 to $450,000, rarely going above. But the area’s housing supply is undergoing changes with the rising of modern apartment complexes and town homes, such as Ainger Place Apartments that opened in February of 2020.
Public schools offer STEM and arts programs
Students in Woodland typically attend Moten Elementary, which earns a C-minus rating from Niche and whose arts and culture programs are partly funded by the Kennedy Center. Once they leave elementary school, Woodland students move on to Kramer Middle School (C-minus on Niche) and Anacostia High, which earns a C-minus from Niche and is a member of Project Lead the Way, a national STEM-based curriculum program. Some alternative options are available right in the neighborhood too. One such is the Rocketship Rise Academy, a public charter school that earns a score of B on Niche for its teaching staff.
Buses connect Woodland to grocery stores and restaurants
Though Woodland lacks retail and grocery amenities within, residents do not have to travel far to reach them. “It’s good to know you have shopping and other amenities in close proximity,” says Hill. “You have access to various schools that are close by, a post office and you have extremely reliable bus routes running along Alabama Avenue and the streets in Woodland.” A quick ride on one of these buses can save Woodland residents from what would otherwise be a somewhat long walk to the Safeway or Lidl grocery stores on Alabama Avenue. But you should never go to the grocery store hungry. Fortunately, several restaurants are right next door from the grocery store, such as Roaming Rooster’s fried chicken, or a quick snack from Starbucks. And residents can even take a bus to the nearby Anacostia Metro station if they wish to head into the city for a night out.
Local churches and the Smithsonian museum provide community connection
But residents also do not have to travel far to find ways to spend a day. The neighborhood itself consists of a strong community working hard to overcome its challenges while also making a day of it in the process. On major holidays, such as Christmas and Halloween, residents flock to the parking lots of churches in Woodland for community events such as “Trunk-or-Treat" and food distribution lines. “Everyone comes together to help make Christmas merry,” says Hill. Just down the road from Woodland, the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum also attracts crowds of those seeking to expand their knowledge of D.C. history and culture. Once you get there, you’ll notice that parking is free before you head inside to join one of the museum’s many programs, from community gardening to their weekly “Coffee and Collections” mixer.
Fort Stanton Park has trails and a public swimming pool
Fort Stanton Park grazes Woodland to the northwest and offers a ton of outdoor recreation activities for people of all ages. Bikers and hikers can come here to find the trailhead for the Fort Circle Hiker-Biker trail -- a 7-mile paved nature trail that runs north to Fort Mahan. The park is also home to a recreation center, some of the amenities for which include a public pool, computer lab and indoor gym, as well as many public programs such as kayaking expeditions on the Anacostia River. The Center offers reduced rate options for those who need it.
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Parks in this Area
Anacostia Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Boating
Barry Farm Recreation Center
Basketball
Football
Pool
Hillcrest Recreation Center
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Savoy Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Community Center
Fort Stanton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
18 min drive
Bus
Ainger Pl SE & Bruce Pl SE
Bus
Bruce Pl SE & Raynolds Pl SE
Bus
Fort Pl SE & #1901
Bus
Langston Pl SE & Raynolds Pl SE
Bus
Alabama Ave SE & Ainger Pl SE
Bus
Ainger Pl SE & Langston Pl SE
Woodland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodland, Washington sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodland, Washington over the last 12 months is $399,999, up 33% from the median 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
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
$71,702
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
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
68/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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