Imagine mature oaks lining streets. These streets define Woodridge. It is a residential neighborhood in Northeast Washington D.C. Woodridge is a gem of a community.
Woodridge sits in Ward 5. Its borders include Eastern Avenue N.E. to the east. Taylor Street N.E. is to the north. South Dakota Avenue N.E. marks the west. Bladensburg Road N.E. is to the south.
Rhode Island Avenue NE and Bladensburg Road N.E. form central commercial strips. Woodridge adjoins Brookland and Langdon. North Michigan Park and Fort Lincoln are nearby. Mount Rainier and Cottage City in Maryland border Woodridge too.
Residents use the Brookland-CUA and Rhode Island Avenue Metro stations. These offer public transportation access.
Woodridge provides a mix of urban and suburban living. Many own their homes here. The community has bars and parks. Families and young professionals populate Woodridge. Residents often lean liberal.
Neighbors take pride in Rhode Island Avenue NE. It is the commercial strip running through Woodridge. A local coffee shop stands here. Personal training gyms thrive here. Many restaurants and businesses add to the area. The Avenue is the heartbeat of this quaint community.
Homes in Woodridge offer a residential feel close to the city. Single family homes feature yards and alleys.
The first craft brewery in D.C. calls Woodridge home. It is known as DC Brau. Rita’s Water Ice offers a place to cool down. Good Food Markets from Oasis Community Partners help minimize food inequalities.
Woodridge is improving. Crime was an issue in the early 2000s. Dilapidated buildings were also a problem. Crime rarely occurs now. Cherry blossom and Japanese maple trees beautify the area. Plenty of places to shop and eat exist.
Woodridge is underrated. The unassuming residential vibe attracts people. They enjoy quiet tree-lined streets and parks.
The median home value stands at $706,677. Median rent is $961. The area offers an urban suburban mix.
Woodridge ranks well in diversity. It scores an A plus. The median household income is $132,183. Families with children comprise 23% of the population.
Woodridge Neighborhood Library is at 18th and Rhode Island Ave. N.E.
The proximity to the city makes Woodridge desirable. It is only five miles from downtown. Woodridge offers the best of both worlds. It combines urban and suburban living.
Rhode Island Avenue holds promise. Its wide sidewalks and commercial zoning are ideal. New restaurants and shops are expected. A revitalization of Rhode Island Avenue seems likely. Woodridge is a great place to live in Washington D.C.