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Washington, D.C.

Cathedral Heights

#22 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C.
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 26
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    B
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
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Cathedral Heights is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia with a population of 12,399. Cathedral Heights is one of the best places to live in District of Columbia. Living in Cathedral Heights offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cathedral Heights there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Cathedral Heights and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Cathedral Heights are highly rated.
About Cathedral Heights...
Population
12,399

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$658,461
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,225
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Cathedral Heights Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    15.9
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    7.9
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    39.7
    500.1
  • Theft
    571.8
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    23.8
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$111,209
National
$55,322
Children
10%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    57%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Cathedral Heights Reviews

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Washington DC offers a more pleasant experience that a rural community. Between the local parks/trails, diversity of museums and international restaurants, residents experience what I would consider as quaint urbanization applicable to a variety of age groups. I would recommend living here for a few years to experience all twelve square miles of quirky city-scape. If I could go back in time and move elsewhere, I would chose not to.
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Quite safe neighborhood with great schools and plenty of places to eat. However, there isn't much to do.
The primary District Police are always out and about, whereas the localized safety teams thoroughly cover their designated regions. The integration of different forces reassures my comfort in their ability to protect. In my two years of living here, I've only heard of one robbery in my specific neighborhood.