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Best Neighborhoods in Washington, DC

15 neighborhoods analyzed and ranked by safety, schools, housing value, walkability, and lifestyle.

15

Neighborhoods

80

Avg Score

$504,177

Median Home

$2,016

Avg Rent

Washington Neighborhood Rankings

All 15 neighborhoods ranked by overall score

Washington Heights

Upscale · Premium

Median: $765,634 Rent: $3,062/mo Best for: Professionals

Washington Hills

Upscale · Luxury

Median: $517,655 Rent: $2,070/mo Best for: Affluent Families

Washington Park

Residential · Family

Median: $447,853 Rent: $1,791/mo Best for: Families

North Washington

Residential · Established

Median: $529,822 Rent: $2,119/mo Best for: Commuters

Washington Village

Mixed · Charming

Median: $471,508 Rent: $1,886/mo Best for: Young Professionals

West Washington

Residential · Suburban

Median: $473,508 Rent: $1,894/mo Best for: Families

East Washington

Mixed · Diverse

Median: $427,856 Rent: $1,711/mo Best for: Families

Midtown

Median: $433,024 Rent: $1,732/mo Best for: Professionals

South Washington

Mixed · Cultural

Median: $418,627 Rent: $1,674/mo Best for: Artists

Downtown

Urban · Active

Median: $598,760 Rent: $2,395/mo Best for: Young Professionals

Washington Gardens

Residential · Quiet

Median: $546,354 Rent: $2,185/mo Best for: Families

Old Town

Historic · Charming

Median: $498,838 Rent: $1,995/mo Best for: History Buffs

Arts District

Cultural · Creative

Median: $599,154 Rent: $2,396/mo Best for: Creatives

Washington Square

Urban · Lively

Median: $477,245 Rent: $1,908/mo Best for: Singles

Industrial District

Industrial · Emerging

Median: $356,825 Rent: $1,427/mo Best for: Investors