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Lanier Heights
  • Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A+

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Lanier Heights is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia with a population of 4,317. Lanier Heights is in District of Columbia County and is one of the best places to live in District of Columbia. Living in Lanier Heights offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lanier Heights there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Lanier Heights and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Lanier Heights are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$550,027
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,993
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    74%
  • Own
    26%
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Lanier Heights Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    178.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    311.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    333.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,539.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    200.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$135,605
National
$69,021
Families with Children
8%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    59%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

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Lanier Heights Reviews

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