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Chinatown
  • Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
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Neighborhood
Washington, D.C.

Chinatown

#19 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C.
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 1 review
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A minus
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
Chinatown is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia with a population of 2,697. Chinatown is in District of Columbia County and is one of the best places to live in District of Columbia. Living in Chinatown offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Chinatown there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Chinatown and residents tend to be liberal.
About Chinatown...
Population
2,697
Neighborhood in
Washington, D.C.
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$527,019
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,289
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    72%
  • Own
    28%
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Chinatown Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    406.1
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    423.8
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    70.6
    500.1
  • Theft
    8,264.2
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    141.3
    284

Residents

Diversity
A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$118,156
National
$69,021
Families with Children
4%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    36%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    11%
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Chinatown Reviews

1 review
  • Aug 5 2018
  • Overall Experience
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