Best areas to explore in Friendship Heights Village?
Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Jack K.
Bought a house here in 2020 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Abigail F.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Nathan C.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Santiago L.
yeah no that's not right
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evelyn_girl
literally same
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Elizabeth O.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 1 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Uptown side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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living_addison90
wish I knew this sooner
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Gabriel Hall
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is school system. I have mixed feelings honestly. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Emmett Morales
literally same
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Sophia P.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 14 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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