Best Neighborhoods in Washington DC, DC
Comprehensive data on Washington DC, DC including safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life metrics.
Best Neighborhoods in Washington DC, DC — Key Takeaways
Neighborhood-level ranking data for Washington DC, DC is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of Washington DC as a whole.
Washington DC has a population of 689,545, a median household income of $90,842, an unemployment rate of 6.4%. The median home value citywide is $620,000, which is 120% above the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Washington DC at a Glance
Detailed neighborhood-level data for Washington DC is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview.
Median Home Value
$620,000
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Income
$90,842
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Population
689,545
Walk Score
98/100
Violent Crime
1.0 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Air Quality
AQI 61
Climate Risk
Very Low
Unemployment
6.4%
Nat'l avg: 3.7%
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Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:
- Affordability
- 25% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 15% weight
- Safety
- 17% weight
- Environment
- 17% weight
- Education
- 13% weight
- Economy
- 13% weight
Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.
Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors
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$1,822 — $2,733
Estimated annual premium
Estimates based on median home value, flood zone, climate risk, and crime data. Actual premiums vary by insurer, coverage, and property details.