Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Washington, NJ
4 neighborhoods ranked by safety, quiet living, air quality, affordability, and walkability — the factors that matter most for a comfortable retirement.
Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Washington — Key Takeaways
The best neighborhood for retirees in Washington is Adams Morgan with a Retiree Score of 47/100. Washington has 4 neighborhoods evaluated for retirement livability. The safest neighborhood is Capitol Hill DC with a violent crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents. Best air quality goes to Georgetown with an AQI of 61.
Washington has a population of N/A.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, DOT Noise Map, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: 2026.
Top 3 Neighborhoods for Retirees
| # | Neighborhood | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Morgan | 47 | ||
| Dupont Circle | 47 | ||
| Georgetown | 45 | ||
4 | Capitol Hill DC | 45 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 neighborhoods in Washington for each retiree-relevant metric.
Lowest violent crime rate
- 10.5 per 1K
- 39.2 per 1K
- 47.0 per 1K
- 58.8 per 1K
Lowest Air Quality Index
- AQI 61
- AQI 61
- AQI 61
- AQI 61
Lowest median home value
- $625,000
- $750,000
- $820,000
- $1,150,000
Highest Walk Score
- 100/100
- 99/100
- 88/100
- 85/100
Lowest property crime rate
- 41.7 per 1K
- 63.9 per 1K
- 76.7 per 1K
- 95.8 per 1K
Highest median household income
- $170,216
- $138,472
- $115,809
Neighborhoods are ranked using the Retiree Score, a composite livability index specifically designed for retirees. It prioritizes the factors that matter most for a comfortable, safe, and healthy retirement:
- Safety (Violent Crime)
- 25% weight
- Quiet Living (Road Noise)
- 20% weight
- Air Quality (AQI)
- 20% weight
- Affordability (Home Value)
- 20% weight
- Walkability (Walk Score)
- 15% weight
Safety is weighted highest because personal security is the top concern for retirees. Quiet living and air quality reflect the importance of a healthy, peaceful environment. Affordability matters for those on fixed incomes, and walkability supports an active lifestyle without reliance on driving.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, Walk Score, and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.