Washington, D.C.
- City in District of Columbia
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Washington, D.C.
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in District of Columbia
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 696 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$601,500
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,541
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban
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Washington, D.C. Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Washington, D.C.
- grade A+
The School Without Walls High School
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 405 reviews
- grade A+
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 432 reviews
- grade A+
Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade A+
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A+
D.C. Preparatory Academy Public Charter School - Edgewood Middle Campus
Top Private Schools in Washington, D.C.
- grade A+
Sidwell Friends School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 64 reviews
- grade A+
Georgetown Day School
- Rating 4.8 out of 5 46 reviews
- grade A+
National Cathedral School
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 63 reviews
- grade A+
St. Albans School
- Rating 4.53 out of 5 45 reviews
- grade A+
St. Anselm's Abbey School
- Rating 4.48 out of 5 33 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault570.9national 282.7
- Murder23.5national 6.1
- Rape48.5national 40.7
- Robbery334.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary260.7national 500.1
- Theft3,659.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft325.6national 284
Residents
Working in Washington, D.C.
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$86,420
National
$62,843Similar Places
Washington, D.C. Reviews
Rating 4.07 out of 5 696 reviews
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I absolutely love DC! It has the community element of a smaller town and the appeal of a slightly larger city. There's always something to do here: lots of farmers markets, festivals, all the free museums and attractions, lots of open, free outdoor space. It is easy to stay away from the political bubble, as well, if you're not into that sort of thing. I keep up with the news, but am no way considered a wonk, so it's great to be in a bit of a bubble here and know that people care about many different causes and the state of the world without being overwhelmed. A lot of different non-profits and fields exist here, making it a great place to be professionally. Though it's expensive, the great happy hour + brunch + free activities make it worth it. It's also super diverse, which I love as someone from a Pakistani background!
I like Washington DC because the city creates opportunity. There are also a plethora of interesting restaurants, museums, etc. Before the pandemic, the city had many open attractions for tourists to enjoy. Public transportation is highly accessible with the D.C. Metro Train System. With the variety of train stations, tourists and residents can easily explore the Metropolitan area.
Washington D.C. also has rich history. Aside from the numerous musicians, actors, etc. who originate from the area, the city is home to one of the highest acclaimed historically black universities: Howard University. Some notable
alumni include: Phylicia Rashard(Actor), and current Vice President Kamala Harris.
However, the city can improve on cleanliness. Like many urban cities, there is a high volume of pollution and trash. There is often heavy traffic during rush hours. Even at night, the city can become quite noisy. Washington D.C. also has very strict parking rules, which are also heavily enforced.
Washington D.C. also has rich history. Aside from the numerous musicians, actors, etc. who originate from the area, the city is home to one of the highest acclaimed historically black universities: Howard University. Some notable
alumni include: Phylicia Rashard(Actor), and current Vice President Kamala Harris.
However, the city can improve on cleanliness. Like many urban cities, there is a high volume of pollution and trash. There is often heavy traffic during rush hours. Even at night, the city can become quite noisy. Washington D.C. also has very strict parking rules, which are also heavily enforced.
It's hard to blanket review an entire city but, I had a great experience. The city is being rapidly developed and some areas, like Southeast and Northeast are being gentrified displacing many Washingtonians from their neighborhoods. I wish the city would focus more on their long-term residents instead of just trying to attract new. Because of the height restrictions, the city is short so, if you're looking for towers those would be in Arlington City and if you're looking for history (that predates the existence of DC) that would be in Alexandria City. Also, because of the height restrictions, some things in DC are a bit spread out. The metro is very well connected. The people are generally nice but, the majority of the young people here come from rural areas, not DC or any other major city.