Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:59     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
I want to make sure these places aren’t heavily policed and the community watch is a real community watch where neighbors watch out for eachother. I’m looking for a forever home. Will checkout these areas.

We currently in Woodley Park and adjusted but not Uber comfortable.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:53     Subject: Re:DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Brightwood/Manor Park are more affordable than Shepard Park but also very diverse. Elementary schools are doing well. Safe and family friendly. Close to lots of amenities.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:48     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I love 16th St Heights, Crestwood, Shepherd Park - really, any of DC's Gold Coast, but it might be tricky to find something there in your budget.


PP from the post above - I live in Ft Lincoln and although it's not near Metro or a happening neighborhood, you could definitely find a townhouse in your price range. Lots of black families over here.


https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/3624-Wright-Ter-20018/home/113738259?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy_link&utm_nooverride=1&utm_content=link

I see this property but why such poor schools? That would mean I’d have to send DC-5 to private.


Langdon is a 4 star school and scores are not bad. Great Schools scores rarely tell the whole story.


Also, there are several other Ward 5 DCPS and charters nearby (LAMB, Stokes, Burroughs, Lee).
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:44     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I love 16th St Heights, Crestwood, Shepherd Park - really, any of DC's Gold Coast, but it might be tricky to find something there in your budget.


PP from the post above - I live in Ft Lincoln and although it's not near Metro or a happening neighborhood, you could definitely find a townhouse in your price range. Lots of black families over here.


https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/3624-Wright-Ter-20018/home/113738259?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy_link&utm_nooverride=1&utm_content=link

I see this property but why such poor schools? That would mean I’d have to send DC-5 to private.


Langdon is a 4 star school and scores are not bad. Great Schools scores rarely tell the whole story.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:19     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Shepherd Park in DC is great, but over your budget, unfortunately.

Would you consider MD? There are several neighborhoods in MoCo that I'd consider over anywhere in VA.


Yes I’m just not familiar with MoCo. We’ve been in Dc for 3 years and previously In VA for 3. We both work downtown/west end area.

Share the neighborhoods.


PP here. We live in SP but know professional black families in areas of close-in Silver Spring, including Forest Glen and East Silver Spring near Takoma Park. Others can probably give more details but I think your budget would work there. In general due to politics and diversity I‘d pick any of those close-in, east side of MoCo areas over NoVA (and I’m a VA native).


Ok I’ll take a look now.- op
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:17     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I love 16th St Heights, Crestwood, Shepherd Park - really, any of DC's Gold Coast, but it might be tricky to find something there in your budget.


PP from the post above - I live in Ft Lincoln and although it's not near Metro or a happening neighborhood, you could definitely find a townhouse in your price range. Lots of black families over here.


https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/3624-Wright-Ter-20018/home/113738259?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy_link&utm_nooverride=1&utm_content=link

I see this property but why such poor schools? That would mean I’d have to send DC-5 to private.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:14     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Shepherd Park in DC is great, but over your budget, unfortunately.

Would you consider MD? There are several neighborhoods in MoCo that I'd consider over anywhere in VA.


Yes I’m just not familiar with MoCo. We’ve been in Dc for 3 years and previously In VA for 3. We both work downtown/west end area.

Share the neighborhoods.


PP here. We live in SP but know professional black families in areas of close-in Silver Spring, including Forest Glen and East Silver Spring near Takoma Park. Others can probably give more details but I think your budget would work there. In general due to politics and diversity I‘d pick any of those close-in, east side of MoCo areas over NoVA (and I’m a VA native).
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:11     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Burke/Springfield/Lorton in nova
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:07     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Anonymous wrote:I love 16th St Heights, Crestwood, Shepherd Park - really, any of DC's Gold Coast, but it might be tricky to find something there in your budget.


PP from the post above - I live in Ft Lincoln and although it's not near Metro or a happening neighborhood, you could definitely find a townhouse in your price range. Lots of black families over here.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:05     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Anonymous wrote:Shepherd Park in DC is great, but over your budget, unfortunately.

Would you consider MD? There are several neighborhoods in MoCo that I'd consider over anywhere in VA.


Yes I’m just not familiar with MoCo. We’ve been in Dc for 3 years and previously In VA for 3. We both work downtown/west end area.

Share the neighborhoods.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:02     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
I love 16th St Heights, Crestwood, Shepherd Park - really, any of DC's Gold Coast, but it might be tricky to find something there in your budget.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 11:01     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Shepherd Park in DC is great, but over your budget, unfortunately.

Would you consider MD? There are several neighborhoods in MoCo that I'd consider over anywhere in VA.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 10:58     Subject: Re:DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Anonymous wrote:Black in our area does not just mean African Americans.

Would you be comfortable with a neighborhood where black = mostly families of recent African immigrants?


Yes absolutely.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 10:53     Subject: Re:DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Black in our area does not just mean African Americans.

Would you be comfortable with a neighborhood where black = mostly families of recent African immigrants?
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2020 10:45     Subject: DC/VA neighborhoods that are great for black families
Given the recent events - what neighborhoods are great for black families AND/or DINKS. Budget is 650. Not interested in Pg county due to schools and policing issues. Not familiar with MOCO. Also would like a healthy amount of diversity as I want my black child to maintain a sense of identity. Hate to ask this question but there it is.