Safest Neighborhoods in District of Columbia (2026 Rankings)
Looking for the safest places to live in District of Columbia? We analyzed crime data for 5 neighborhoods and cities to find the areas with the lowest violent crime rates. The national average is 3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.
Capitol Hill DCWashington, DC
Violent Crime Rate: 8.1 per 1K
Home Value: $820,000
Population: 42,000
Walk Score: 88/100
AQI: 61
Adams MorganWashington, DC
Violent Crime Rate: 8.1 per 1K
Home Value: $625,000
Population: 15,000
Walk Score: 99/100
AQI: 61
GeorgetownWashington, DC
Violent Crime Rate: 8.1 per 1K
Home Value: $1,150,000
Population: 12,000
Walk Score: 85/100
AQI: 61
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Violent Crime Rate: 8.1 per 1K
Home Value: $620,000
Population: 689,545
Walk Score: 98/100
AQI: 61
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Dupont CircleWashington, DC
Violent Crime Rate: 8.1 per 1K
Home Value: $750,000
Population: 18,000
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 61
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