McMillan

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McMillan - Washington, DC

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A quaint neighborhood by Howard University surrounding McMillan Reservoir

University Reservoir Great Location Suburban Commuter

Located just three miles north of Downtown Washington, DC, McMillan is a small neighborhood that’s home to the McMillan Reservoir. Nestled between Howard University’s campus and MedStar Washington Hospital Center, this neighborhood sits in a central location in the heart of DC. The neighborhood has a college-town feel, but most apartment rentals remain on the outskirts of town. Renters nearby enjoy strolling along 5th Street and McMillan Drive admiring waterfront views. Residents can easily travel to nearby neighborhoods for work or leisure, and there are abundant amenities near McMillan.

Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

64

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

75

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Meridian Hill Park
  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
  • National Zoo
  • Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS
  • National Geographic Museum

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.