You will be fine, although there are nicer areas. Hechinger Mall and Route 1 aren't the greatest spots as far as what's going on there, so the walk-ability scores may be deceptive based on where you'll actually want to be.
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I live around the area. I don't like to hang out around the corner of H/Maryland/Benning, but the neighborhoods are fine.
LyzeOfKiel t1_j6l5wev wrote
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You will be fine, although there are nicer areas. Hechinger Mall and Route 1 aren't the greatest spots as far as what's going on there, so the walk-ability scores may be deceptive based on where you'll actually want to be.
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I live around the area. I don't like to hang out around the corner of H/Maryland/Benning, but the neighborhoods are fine.