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Brightwood

The area now known as Brightowood was part of a land patent called White Mill Seat in 1756.
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Did you know - The area now known as Brightowood was part of a land patent called White Mill Seat in 1756. The name was changed to Peter's Mill Seat in 1800. Later, the area was called Crystal Springs, named after the pure water that flowed from several nearby springs. One of the springs was located near the modern-day intersection of Fourteenth and Kennedy streets, which still flows in the present day, creating a constant stream of water on the sidewalk of the western side of Fourteenth Street, across from the Metrobus building. The area had many chestnut trees, and it was considered a place to enjoy with family. The Passenger Railroad Company ran hourly stagecoaches from Fourteenth Street and Boundary Avenue to the springs, charging 25 cents per ride.
 
The area was later known as Brighton, but residents decided to change the name to Brightwood in the 1840s because the postal service frequently confused it with Brighton Maryland. Archibald White and Louis Brunett are generally given credit for the new name.

Overview for Brightwood, DC

13,188 people live in Brightwood, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $36,479. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,188

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$36,479

Average individual Income

Around Brightwood, DC

There's plenty to do around Brightwood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
70
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
67
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Earth Grocery & Coffee Shop, Profish, and DC Pretzel Company.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Earth Grocery & Coffee Shop Logo
Dining 3.82 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Profish Logo
Dining · $$$$ 4.39 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
DC Pretzel Company Logo
Dining 2.95 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Box Convenience Logo
Dining 3.45 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Sara's Market Georgetown Logo
Dining 4.27 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Loyalty Bookstores Logo
Shopping 1.56 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Brightwood, DC

Population Households Employment

Brightwood has 5,000 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brightwood do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,188 people call Brightwood home. The population density is 27,247.654 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,188

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39

Median Age

47.62 / 52.38%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,000

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$36,479

Average individual Income

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Brightwood, DC

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The following schools are within or nearby Brightwood. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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