2022 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C.

#1 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

McLean Gardens

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says By far, one of the most beautiful and safest neighborhoods in all of DC. In an extremely wealthy area, surrounded by ambassadors and Congresspeople, McLean Gardens is an ideal place to live for....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 838,

#2 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Mount Pleasant

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says MtPleasant is just such a unique place in DC! It combines classic, refined and mind-soothing looks near Rock Creek park, with the energy and richness of a diverse population, with lively South....

Read 17 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,069,

#3 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Cathedral Heights

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

29 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Former Resident says Love this neighborhood. It is super safe and has a good amount of things to do. The best part about it is obviously the cathedral. I have spent many evenings on the front lawn - watching the sunset,....

Read 29 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 634,

#4 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Glover Park

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says A fantastic close-in suburb of Washington, DC. (Though technically in the city itself). Easy commutes into the city on Wisconsin Ave (bike, car or bus). Great local elementary school, super friendly...Downside, too many families - the schools are overcrowded..

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 6,958,

#5 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Lanier Heights

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Very fun area with plenty to do, see, and eat. Always new places popping up which makes visiting the same area a fun new experience..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,317,

#6 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Wesley Heights

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Wesley Heights is a premier neighborhood in Northwest DC. Filled with beautiful homes and tree lined streets, Wesley Heights is also one of the safest, and wealthiest, neighborhoods in DC..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,011,

#7 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

North Cleveland Park

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says As a woman I feel safe walking up to my apartment from the metro at any time of day/evening. There are sometimes reports of burglaries in my apartment complex but otherwise it seems safe..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,694,

#8 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Cleveland Park

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the feel of the neighborhood, many of the sidewalks are redbrick and there are three green spaces within half a mile to my house one being the National Cathedral. There are trails nearby that....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 5,277,

#9 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Burleith/Hillandale

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Safe, clean neighborhood. Close to Glober park restaurants & amenities (Town Hall, Surfside, Madfox, Whole Foods, Ace Handware, Safeway, FedEx, etc). Friendly, well-established neighbors. One would....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,924,

#10 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Woodland-Normanstone

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,086,

#11 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Foxhall Crescents

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says A great place to live but a little expensive.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,349,

#12 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Penn Quarter

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,875,

#13 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Downtown

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says There are barley any children or older teens to hangout with. Most of the people in the neighborhood are unmarred 20 to 30 year-olds with no children. Social there is almost nothing for teenagers,....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,289,

#14 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Chinatown

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 2,697,

#15 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Foxhall Village

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Absolutely love Foxhall. The best kept secret in DC! Trails, parks, and walking distance to palisades and Georgetown. Easy to get downtown with whitehurst. And the friendliest people in all of DC!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 2,348,

#16 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Georgetown

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

24 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Visitor says I personally love going to Georgetown, it is one one of my favorite places in Washington DC and some relatives live there! While it is an expensive area, it is extremely safe and there are plenty of....

Read 24 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,425,

#17 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Adams Morgan

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

15 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Beautiful neighborhood situated right next to Rock Creek Park. I love living here because it's the best of both worlds - lots of trees, parks, and green space - but close to dozens of great....

Read 15 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 7,114,

#18 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Tenleytown

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says This neighborhood is American University's college town. It's not too large, but not too small and empty. It has a lot of attractions to college kids, like the Target, Whole Foods, Chick Fil A, and....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,572,

#19 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

American University Park

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says AU Park is a beautiful neighborhood in Northwest DC, home to the prestigious American University. Their campus is fantastic for jogs, picnics, and even walking your dog. However, it is an extremely....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,034,

#20 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Dupont Circle

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

33 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says This is the first neighborhood I've lived in while in Washington DC that feels like a vibrant and unique neighborhood with its own personality. It's conveniently located just north of Downtown,....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 5,946,

#21 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Foggy Bottom

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

18 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says We have been living in Foggy Bottom off and on for many years and we love it. As Foreign Service Officiers we move a lot. When in DC this is our base. Our elementary school children go to a very good....

Read 18 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 127,

#22 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Mount Vernon Square

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Mt. Vernon Square is located in the downtown region of Washington near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This neighborhood is currently undergoing multiple changes that include....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,018,

#23 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Shepherd Park

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I like that it's not directly in the city, but it's easily accessible by car, bike or public transportation!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 2,657,

#24 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Woodley Park

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Woodley Park has all the amenities of an urban setting such as restaurants, CVS, market for food, but it also has the zoo and great trails in Rock Creek Park. Some streets are beautifully lined with....

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,827,

#25 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C..

Hawthorne

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,007,