Chevy Chase isn’t just a famous actor. It’s also the name of a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. In fact, the neighborhood actually predates the actor, with the first developments dating back to 1907, planned around an electric streetcar route. Not to be confused with Chevy Chase Village and Chevy Chase — suburbs in Montgomery County, Maryland, that were founded in the 1890s and border D.C. The main street that runs through all three (Connecticut Avenue) is a gateway into the nation’s capital.
Median Home Cost: $1.56 million
Population: 10,066
Children (Ages 0-14): 14.65%
1 Community garden
4 Parks
Top Schools: Lafayette Elementary School, St. John’s College High School, Jackson-Reed High School (Tenleytown), Alice Deal Middle School, Ben Murch Elementary School (Wakefield), Janney Elementary School (Tenleytown)
A Historic Ambiance
If you take a walk through Chevy Chase in D.C., you’ll find early- to mid-20th-century residential architecture. Along Connecticut Avenue, you’ll find historic landmarks like the Avalon Theatre, which screens weekend family matinees. First built in 1923 as the Chevy Chase Theatre, it seated 1,200 people in a single-screen auditorium. Chevy Chase also has local businesses like Bert’s Jewelers, which has been serving the area since 1968.
Artistically inclined
Connecticut Avenue has quite a few stops for artists. For avid music fans, stop by Art Sound Language to find unique records. If your child is looking to learn a new instrument, check out Harmonic Music Studios. For families looking to shop local artists and get their steps in, Ch/Art — Chevy Chase’s annual art walk — is the place to be.
More For Families
- Rock Creek Park
- Chevy Chase DC Neighborhood Library
- Chevy Chase Recreation Center (Friendship Heights)
- Child’s Play!
- Park Story
Family-Friendly Eats
Local Pediatricians
- Promise Ahlstrom, M.D., FAAP – Chevy Chase Pediatrics (Bethesda)
- Leah F. Brasch, M.D. – Children’s National Pediatricians & Associates (Friendship Heights Village)
- Sejal Bavishi, M.D. – MedStar Health Pediatrics at Tenleytown (Tenleytown)
