Neighborhoods with the Cleanest Air in District of Columbia (2026 Rankings)
Air quality directly impacts your health and quality of life. We ranked 5 neighborhoods in District of Columbia by Air Quality Index (AQI). An AQI under 50 is considered "Good." The national average is AQI 42.
Capitol Hill DCWashington, DC
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 61
Home Value: $820,000
Population: 42,000
Walk Score: 88/100
AQI: 61
Adams MorganWashington, DC
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 61
Home Value: $625,000
Population: 15,000
Walk Score: 99/100
AQI: 61
GeorgetownWashington, DC
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 61
Home Value: $1,150,000
Population: 12,000
Walk Score: 85/100
AQI: 61
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Air Quality (AQI): AQI 61
Home Value: $620,000
Population: 689,545
Walk Score: 98/100
AQI: 61
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Dupont CircleWashington, DC
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 61
Home Value: $750,000
Population: 18,000
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 61
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