20017 scores 14.7 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Yes Organic Market, about 0.2 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20017?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20017 is Brookland-CUA, about 0.5 miles away in a straight line. There are 5 Metro stations within 2 miles.

How much does it cost to live in 20017?

In 20017, median rent is $1,739 a month and the median home value is $661,200, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20017?

Police reported 522 incidents in 20017 between 2025-10-25 and 2026-10-24: 48 violent and 474 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Washington, DC 20017?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Washington, DC 20017

Brookland and Michigan Park make up much of 20017, an area shaped by Catholic University and the Basilica of the National Shrine. The Brookland-CUA station on the Red Line is about half a mile from the center, next to the newer apartments of Monroe Street. Away from campus, the streets hold modest detached houses, bungalows and semi-detached homes with front yards.

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Washington, DC 20017 at a glance.

ZIP 20017, District of Columbia. Tap a card for the details.

Safety522incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability14.7Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe's0.6 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organic1.7 miSee the map
Restaurants17+popular spots2 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes9+cafes1 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools298schoolswithin 5 miles · 233 public, 65 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People20,643residentsmedian household income $97,507See the data

Top picks near 20017

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

City Kabob & Curry HouseMust visit
Pakistani Restaurant · 204 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA
4.7
1,191 reviews · 1 mi
MenomaleMust visit
Pizza Restaurant · 2711 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20018, USA
4.6
1,120 reviews · 1 mi
Zeke's Coffee of DCMust visit
Coffee Shop · $ · 2300-2304 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018, USA
4.7
548 reviews · 1.2 mi
Mid Atlantic Seafood
Seafood Restaurant · $$ · 3100 Queens Chapel Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA
4.4
2,483 reviews · 1.4 mi
Busboys and Poets
American Restaurant · $$ · 625 Monroe St NE #312, Washington, DC 20017, USA
4.2
2,442 reviews · 0.6 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 424 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
3.6
1,903 reviews · 1.4 mi

Reported crime around 20017.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

522 incidents in 20017, 2025-10-25 to 2026-10-24

ViolentIn check
PropertyAbove average
Other

Showing 170 incidents.

Source: DC Metropolitan Police Department

Violent crimes

Below the U.S. rate

2.3 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

474

Above the U.S. rate

23 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

522

2025-10-25 to 2026-10-24

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 20017.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Washington, DC. Pick a store to see only that chain.

13 grocery stores and 5 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20017

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Yes Organic Market3809 12th St Ne, Washington0.2 mi
Trader Joe's Washington (Brookland)701 Monroe St Ne, Washington0.6 mi
Aldi5300 South Dakota Ave Ne, Washington1.1 mi
Walmart Supercenter310 Riggs Rd Ne, Washington1.3 mi
Giant Food1050 Brentwood Rd Ne, Washington1.5 mi
Megamart Supermarket2441 Chillum Rd, Hyattsville1.4 mi

Nearest Metro stations

Brookland-CUARed line0.5 mi
Fort TottenRed, Green lines1 mi
Rhode Island Ave-BrentwoodRed line1.3 mi
West HyattsvilleGreen line1.6 mi
Georgia Ave-PetworthGreen line1.7 mi

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20017. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

One or two nearby

Nearest: Yes Organic Market, 0.2 mi

Nearest Metro station

0.5 mi

Walk to the Metro

Brookland-CUA

EPA Walkability Index

14.7 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 11 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20017.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Washington, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

City Kabob & Curry HouseMust visit
Pakistani Restaurant · 204 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA
4.7
1,191 reviews · 1 mi
MenomaleMust visit
Pizza Restaurant · 2711 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20018, USA
4.6
1,120 reviews · 1 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 424 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
3.6
1,903 reviews · 1.4 mi
Mid Atlantic Seafood
Seafood Restaurant · $$ · 3100 Queens Chapel Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA
4.4
2,483 reviews · 1.4 mi
Busboys and Poets
American Restaurant · $$ · 625 Monroe St NE #312, Washington, DC 20017, USA
4.2
2,442 reviews · 0.6 mi
San Antonio Bar & Grill DC
Tex-Mex Restaurant · $$ · 3908 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA
4.1
1,127 reviews · 0.2 mi

The most popular coffee near 20017.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Washington, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Zeke's Coffee of DCMust visit
Coffee Shop · $ · 2300-2304 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018, USA
4.7
548 reviews · 1.2 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 655 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA
4.5
567 reviews · 0.6 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 106 Irving St NW Ste 101, Washington, DC 20010, USA
4.1
730 reviews · 1.4 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

149

Middle

High

Public / private

233 / 65

Closest schools

Brookland MS
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.2 mi
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland
public charter · elementary · grades PK–05
0.2 mi
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS
public charter · middle · grades PK–06
0.3 mi
Luke C. Moore HS
public · high · grades 09–12
0.4 mi
ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.4 mi
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho
public charter · elementary · grades PK–05
0.4 mi
WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY
private · elementary
0.5 mi
Bunker Hill ES
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.6 mi
Washington Yu Ying PCS
public charter · elementary · grades PK–05
0.6 mi
KENNEDY INSTITUTE
private · high
0.6 mi
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS
public charter · middle · grades PK–08
0.6 mi
Washington Leadership Academy PCS
public charter · high · grades 09–12
0.7 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Washington.

Air quality

55 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

8.6 µg/m³

Under the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20017.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

20,643

Suburban

Median age

36.2

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$97,507

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$661,200

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,739/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

58.9%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

57.2%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

31.4 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How District of Columbia voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
90.3%
Trump
6.5%
Other
3.3%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
92.1%
Trump
5.4%
Other
2.5%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
90.9%
Trump
4.1%
Other
5.0%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Washington 20017: what to know.

Reserve the curb. A moving truck on a DC street needs an Emergency No Parking permit from DDOT, and the signs have to be posted at least 72 hours before moving day, so book it about a week ahead.
Many DC homes are rowhouses with steep front steps and narrow stairwells. Tell us about stairs and tight turns when you book, so the crew brings the right gear and the right number of hands.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.

Local moves in 20017 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20017, from the same public data as the report above.

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20017 scores 14.7 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Yes Organic Market, about 0.2 miles away.