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 5 726 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 minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$618,100
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,607
National
$1,096Area 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+
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 441 reviews
- grade A+
The School Without Walls High School
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 414 reviews
- grade A+
Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 9 reviews
- grade A+
DC Prep Edgewood Middle Campus
- grade A+
Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 139 reviews
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault577.3national 282.7
- Murder27.8national 6.1
- Rape43.1national 40.7
- Robbery309.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary275.4national 500.1
- Theft2,683.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft472.8national 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
$90,842
National
$64,994Similar Places
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Washington, D.C. Reviews
Rating 4.07 out of 5 726 reviews
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I've been born and raised in Washington, D.C, and overall, I've liked my life in D.C. Ever since a child, I moved all around Washington, D.C. I attended Friendship Chamberlain Elementary School located in southeast of D.C. After promoting to middle school, I moved to northeast and enrolled in KIPP DC Northeast Academy. Once it was time for high school, my family and I decided to stick with KIPP, and attend KIPP DC College Preparatory. Although all schools I went to were T1, there are a lot of average schools that don't get the same education as others. Even when you're young, your parents have to be careful and make sure you're safe at all times, because unfortunately young kids being killed isn't uncommon in the capitol of the United States. It isn't cheap to live here, but its balanced, given the job opportunities and the amount of money you're being paid.
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!
Washington DC is a great place to grow up in. It allows for convenient transportation, excitement, along with new adventures. DC has been my favorite place to live out of all the others places which my family and i have been located. The reason for this being, is because of the culture and atmosphere. The culture and alive and proud along with the atmosphere being welcoming and euphoric. One thing which I wish to change about the city, is the presents of police. To many, the police are seen as awful and along with being intruding. However, I think this could change if the police make an appearance in community gatherings. This can be done my showing up at the local recreation center to play a game of basketball, running races, and willingness to be friendly and openminded.