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Brightwood is the 52nd most walkable neighborhood in Washington D.C. with 11,397 residents.

Brightwood has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Brightwood Park, Shepherd Park, Manor Park, Crestwood, Sixteenth Street Heights, Takoma and Colonial Village.

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Walk Score of Brightwood, Washington D.C., DC

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Brightwood.

Brightwood is the 52nd most walkable neighborhood in Washington D.C. with a Walk Score of 72.

The best Washington D.C. neighborhoods for walkability are Dupont Circle, West End and Downtown.

Brightwood Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Brightwood to other Washington D.C. neighborhoods.

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Population
50 Brookland 72 66 54 7,108
51 Manor Park 72 67 55 8,460
52 Brightwood 72 65 55 11,397
53 Woodland-Normanstone Terrace 71 71 54 877
54 Forest Hills 71 61 47 6,990

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 13 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Brightwood. People in Brightwood can walk to an average of 1 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Transit Score of Brightwood, Washington D.C., DC

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options.

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Brightwood has good public transportation and about 11 bus lines passing through it.

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Brightwood has about 2 car shares from RelayRides and Hertz On Demand.

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Bike Score of Brightwood, Washington D.C., DC

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Art & Community in Brightwood include Nativity Catholic Church, St John United Baptist Church and Antique Street Signs.

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Outdoor Places in Brightwood include Rock Creek Golf Course, Typical Brightwood Neighborhood and Rock Creek Park Trails.

Apartments & Rentals in Brightwood

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Rental info for 1400 Van Buren in the Brightwood area

1400 Van Buren

$1,075-$1,275

1-2 beds

Rental info for 6100 14th Street in the Brightwood area

6100 14th Street

$1,025-$1,225

1-2 beds

Rental info for Rittenhouse The in the Brightwood area

Rittenhouse The

$1,095-$1,925

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2 bed 2 bath condo for rent first week of June!!!

$1,795

2 beds

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