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Penn Quarter
  • Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
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Neighborhood
Washington, D.C.

Penn Quarter

#15 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C.
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+
Penn Quarter is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia with a population of 1,875. Penn Quarter is in District of Columbia County and is one of the best places to live in District of Columbia. Living in Penn Quarter offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Penn Quarter there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Penn Quarter and residents tend to be liberal.
About Penn Quarter...
Population
1,875
Neighborhood in
Washington, D.C.
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$536,901
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,522
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    67%
  • Own
    33%
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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
    323.6
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    647.2
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    215.8
    500.1
  • Theft
    8,234.5
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    395.5
    284

Residents

Diversity
A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$126,357
National
$69,021
Families with Children
6%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    51%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    3%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    11%
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