Woodley Park

Welcome to Woodley Park, a Northwest Washington, DC, neighborhood with restaurants and shops along Connecticut Avenue. It’s home to the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park and is bordered by Rock Creek Park to the east. It’s named for Woodley House, and the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station sits on Connecticut Avenue. The Duke Ellington Bridge carries Calvert Street across Rock Creek.

Housing in Woodley Park includes early 20th-century rowhouses and semi-detached homes, along with apartment and co-op buildings along Connecticut Avenue. Cleveland Park lies to the north, Adams Morgan to the east, and Rock Creek Park’s trails are steps away, offering miles of wooded paths through the heart of the city.

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Schools

Woodley Park is served by District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Homes near the center of the area are assigned to Oyster-Adams Bilingual School (elementary and middle grades) and Jackson-Reed High School; boundaries vary by street. Colleges and universities within about 3 miles include the University of the District of Columbia (Van Ness campus on Connecticut Avenue NW, about 1.2 miles away), Georgetown University (main campus in Georgetown, about 1.5 miles away), American University (campus on Massachusetts Avenue NW, about 1.8 miles away), Howard University (campus on Sixth Street NW, about 2.0 miles away), the George Washington University (Foggy Bottom campus, about 2.2 miles away), and Trinity Washington University (campus on Michigan Avenue NE, about 2.8 miles away). School assignments can change; verify with the school district.
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Overview for Woodley Park, DC

6,629 people live in Woodley Park, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $108,445. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,629

Total Population

38 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$108,445

Average individual Income

Around Woodley Park, DC

There's plenty to do around Woodley Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
81
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
72
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Zoo Wine & Spirits, Sosan, and Nejla.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.24 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.38 miles 1 review 2/5 stars
Beauty 0.23 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Woodley Park, DC

Woodley Park has 3,706 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Woodley Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,629 people call Woodley Park home. The population density is 28,175 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,629

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38 years

Median Age

43 / 57%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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Education Level

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  • High School Degree
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3,706

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$108,445

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Schools in Woodley Park, DC

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The following schools are within or nearby Woodley Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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