2022 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia

#1 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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,

#2 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

Barnaby Woods

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

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

Featured Review: Current Resident says The neighborhood is very tranquil and family-friendly and which gives it a great atmosphere. Although it is not walking distance from the metro or many shops/restaurants, the commute to Bethesda and....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,590,

#3 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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,

#4 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

Hawthorne

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,007,

#5 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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,

#6 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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,

#7 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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 Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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,

#9 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,069,

#10 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

Chevy Chase

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

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

Featured Review: Current Resident says Overall, great place to live! The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful and the people are very friendly. Very nice atmosphere with the greenery that surrounds the streets and sidewalks, and since....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 15,083,

#11 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

Woodland-Normanstone

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,086,

#12 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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,

#13 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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,....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 634,

#14 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 6,958,

#15 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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,

#16 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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,

#17 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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,

#18 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

Friendship Heights

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

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

Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in the Friendship Heights neighborhood my entire life. I went to elementary, middle, and high school here! I have really enjoyed growing up here. There are sidewalks and a great....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 1,425,

#19 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

Palisades

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

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

Featured Review: Current Resident says Great schools, great restaurants, and great people. Palisades has really good schools that definitely prepare students for future endeavors. Palisades has great restaurants like Black Salt as well as....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,390,

#20 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

Forest Hills

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I moved to the Forest Hills neighborhood roughly two years ago and it has been one of the best decisions my family has ever made. The move has allowed us to connect with much more affluent crowd and....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,504,

#21 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,425,

#22 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,827,

#23 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

Crestwood

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,535,

#24 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

Spring Valley

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

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

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Another incredibly beautiful neighborhood in Northwest Washington! Extremely safe area with beautiful trees and amazing neighbors..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 4,959,

#25 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of Columbia.

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,