2018 Best Places to Raise a Family in District of ColumbiaAbout this List

Hawthorne

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

• A+

• A-

• A+

• 3,033 Population

American University Park

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 12

Niche User: I'd live here forever if it's possible
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• A+

• A-

• A+

• 7,702 Population

Barnaby Woods

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 1

Niche User: We moved hear from the heart of the city and this allows for both suburban life away from the noise, but quick access to public transportation to get into the city again.
Read 1 Review

• A+

• A-

• A+

• 4,856 Population

Wesley Heights

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

• A+

• A-

• A+

• 3,123 Population

Van Ness

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 1

Current Resident: I like the convenience to metro,grocery shopping,and downtown.
We need more restaurants and perhaps
one good coffee place!
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• A+

• A-

• A+

• 1,599 Population

Foxhall Crescents

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 4

Niche User: A great place to live but a little expensive
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• A+

• A-

• A+

• 4,308 Population

Cleveland Park

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 1

Current Resident: Safe neighborhood close to many restaurants, and Admo if you want to have a fun night out. Rent is pricey but hey, it's DC. Love living in this neighborhood because it's more lowkey but still super central and close to downtown and other more lively neighborhoods of DC.
Read 1 Review

• A+

• A-

• A+

• 11,005 Population

Foxhall Village

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

• A+

• A-

• A+

• 5,413 Population

McLean Gardens

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 1

Niche User: I love this neighborhood. I feel it's the perfect suburban safehaven.
Read 1 Review

• A+

• A-

• A+

• 1,469 Population

Burleith/Hillandale

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 1

Current Resident: 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 feel welcomed here.
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• A+

• A-

• A+

• 3,052 Population

Woodland-Normanstone

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

• A+

• A-

• A+

• 4,911 Population

Crestwood

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

• A+

• A-

• A+

• 2,521 Population

Cathedral Heights

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 25

Niche User: Washington DC offers a more pleasant experience that a rural community. Between the local parks/trails, diversity of museums and international restaurants, residents experience what I would consider as quaint urbanization applicable to a variety of age groups. I would recommend living here for a few years to experience all twelve square miles of quirky city-scape. If I could go back in time and move elsewhere, I would chose not to.
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• A+

• A-

• A+

• 12,399 Population

Tenleytown

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 2

Niche User: Tenleytown is a great place to live! It is close to the metro making it an easy access to downtown DC! Tenleytown has a great selection of dining and useful library! I've never had any issues with Tenleytown besides getting my bike stolen earlier this fall. Around 2:30 Tenley can become a little crowded due to its proximity to a high school. The crowds don't bother me, and they have little impact on my commute to my job or internship! What I love most about Tenley is that it has everything you need, and great study spots! Overall, Tenleytown is a great place to live and has everything you need from a grocery store, library, phone repair shop, best buy, and a Chick-Fil-A!
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• A+

• A-

• A+

• 7,585 Population

Palisades

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

• A+

• A-

• A+

• 6,894 Population

Forest Hills

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 5

Niche User: My neighborhood is very safe, but some other neighborhoods about 10 minutes away can be somewhat unsafe at night.
Read 5 Reviews

• A+

• A-

• A+

• 11,714 Population

Shepherd Park

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

• A+

• B

• A

• 2,737 Population

Chevy Chase

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 6

Current Resident: Excellent neighborhood. This is a really very good neighborhood. Good shopping, clean, lots of good public schools. Several great restaurants are nearby too! I am very glad to have moved there and gotten out of the city
Read 6 Reviews

• A+

• A-

• A

• 20,461 Population

Spring Valley

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 9

Current Resident: Quiet and friendly neighborhood. easy access to downtown and to retail shops and services. good walking neighborhood
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• A+

• A-

• A

• 5,980 Population

Foggy Bottom

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 14

Current Resident: Foggy Bottom is a wonderful place to go to school! It has a metro stop, it's not far from shopping at Georgetown/M street, it's extremely close to DC landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, and its a cute neighborhood overall.
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• A+

• A-

• A

• 11,072 Population

North Cleveland Park

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 5

Niche User: 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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• A+

• A-

• A

• 5,790 Population

Friendship Heights

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 3

Current Resident: I've lived here for 8 years. It's ok, it gives me access to both the suburban and city life. You can go to some of the best stores in the area, or take the Metro practically anywhere in the DMV. It's a short drive from Bethesda and Tenleytown, making it easy for kids to go to great schools. Safety wise, there aren't a lot of robberies that happen here. Nightlife, there are a lot of drunk adults, who think they are cool but really they just wake up the older people.
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• A+

• A-

• A

• 6,872 Population

Downtown

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 2

Current Resident: 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, but is top notch for safety and security, to keep your children and teens safe. There are too many tourists, protesters, and rioters coming from all over the country disturbing the peace, but they do make us some money.
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• A+

• B+

• A

• 3,301 Population

Glover Park

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 5

Current Resident: Would like more reliable transportation access, but other than that I love this neighborhood! Everyone is friendly. It is safe. There are parks, community gardens, and a mini-downtown area with almost everything you could need. All in all, a great area to live.
Read 5 Reviews

• A+

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• A

• 13,780 Population

Mount Pleasant

• Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
• 11

Current Resident: I'm an 18-year-old high school student and I grew up in Mount Pleasant and it has always and still is the best experience. Growing up here introduced me to people from all around the world and its such a diverse community. About 10 years ago it wasn't as good as it is today, this neighborhood improved so much with its safety, better job opportunities, and even with its public school. My whole family grew up and people who I grew up with since 2nd grade still live here and we always go out to eat to the different kinds of restaurant they have. During the summer every Saturday morning a small market comes and sells fruits and it's always packed because people enjoy the things that small market sells. I would highly recommend to just at least come and visit Mount Pleasent if you're looking for a place that's diverse, fun, and safe.
Read 11 Reviews

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• A

• 13,883 Population