Shepherd Park

Washington, DC

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Shepherd Park - Washington, DC

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Washington, DC's Shepherd Park is closer to Downtown Silver Spring than Downtown DC -- half a mile and five miles respectively -- but that just means more options for residents of this very popular northwest neighborhood. For those who crave the convenience of an urban neighborhood while longing for the tree-lined streets and family-friendly atmosphere of the suburbs, Shepherd Park is ideal. It is also affordable by DC standards, and it offers a rich diversity and elegant architecture.

Shepherd Park is a tight-knit community, offering events like neighborhood picnics and community yard sales. The Shepherd Park Citizen's Association offers a monthly newsletter to keep residents informed of upcoming events. When looking at Shepherd Park rentals, the neighborhood extends from the DC/Maryland border along Eastern Avenue south along Georgia Avenue. The popular Rock Creek Park borders the neighborhood on the west side.

Transportation

89

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

72

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

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

  • Montgomery College Planetarium
  • Rock Creek Park
  • Audubon Naturalist-Woodend Sanctuary
  • Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
  • National Zoo

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.