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Washington

Compare DC neighborhoods by your daily destinations, transit connections, and the side of the river you need to reach.

Washington, DC combines the federal core, established residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors and large park areas.

At a glance
~693.6KPopulation2025 estimate
~35 yearsMedian age2020–2024 estimate
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West front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

United States Capitol, Washington, DC. Archival photograph. · Archival photograph; current conditions may differ.

Washington

Housing snapshot

A look at housing costs and homeownership in Washington. Figures may differ from today’s market. Select an info icon for details and reporting periods.

Median home value
~$735k

About the same as the state median

Median gross rent
~$2k/mo

About the same as the state median

Owner-occupied homes
~42%
Median household income
~$110k/yr

About the same as the state median

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Housing and your search

DC offers rowhouses, apartments, condominiums and detached homes, with considerable variety within the same neighborhood.

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Guides & local insights

Moving into DC: the curb, the rowhouse steps and the building reservationCoordinate public-space access and private-building rules before setting the truck in motion.Sep 27, 2026Moving to DC: choose the right side of your everyday journeyMetro corridors, neighborhood walks and the Maryland–Virginia–District decision.Sep 27, 2026A DC-area budget: compare the jurisdiction, the lease and the journeyThe District, Maryland and Virginia alternatives need complete scenarios, not rent-only comparisons.Sep 27, 2026
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Sources & data notesReferences, reporting periods, and how to use this information

Information on this page is compiled from multiple sources and provided for general information. It may be incomplete or out of date, and we do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. Independently verify important details with the original source, relevant authority, or a qualified professional before making decisions.

Statistics keep their reporting periods. Survey estimates are not current asking prices or quotes for an individual property. Displayed values are rounded.

Understanding the figures

  • Median home value
    Median value of owner-occupied homes in the survey area.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25077 — verified four-metro extract
  • Median rent
    Median monthly rent, including estimated utility costs.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25064 — verified four-metro extract
  • Homeownership rate
    Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25003
  • Median household income
    The middle household income estimate for the reporting period.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B19013 — verified four-metro extract

Source references

  • Place-name identity and mapped location
    Direct local-source supplement; named places, not administrative numbers. Partial coverage; private drafts pending editorial review.Source checked Registry labels are not legal property boundaries. Original source date: 2026-09-25
  • Planning geography and neighborhood context
    DC Office of Planning — area elementsSource checked Planning areas and neighborhood labels are not the same as ward boundaries.
  • Transit route planning
    WMATA maps and schedulesSource checked
  • Recreation facilities
    DC Department of Parks and RecreationSource checked
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Adams MorganSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: American University ParkSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Arboretum (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Barnaby WoodsSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
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    Background: Barry FarmSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Bellevue (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Benning (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Benning RidgeSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Bloomingdale (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Brentwood (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Brightwood (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Brightwood ParkSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Brookland (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Burrville (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Capitol HillSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Capitol View (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Cathedral HeightsSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Chevy Chase (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Chinatown, Washington, D.C.Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Cleveland ParkSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Colonial VillageSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Columbia Heights (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Congress HeightsSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Crestwood (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: DeanwoodSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Douglass (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Downtown (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Dupont CircleSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Dupont ParkSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Eastland GardensSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Eckington (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Edgewood (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Fairfax VillageSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Fairlawn (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Foggy BottomSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Forest Hills (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Fort DupontSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Fort Lincoln (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Fort Stanton, Washington, D.C.Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Fort Totten (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Friendship HeightsSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Garfield Heights (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Northeast (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Georgetown (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Glover ParkSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Greenway (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Hawthorne (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Hillcrest (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Ivy CitySource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Kenilworth (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Kingman ParkSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Langdon (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Lanier HeightsSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: LeDroit ParkSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Lincoln Heights (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Manor Park (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Marshall Heights (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Mayfair (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: McLean GardensSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Michigan Park (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Mount Pleasant (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Mount Vernon SquareSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Navy Yard (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Naylor GardensSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Near Northeast (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: North Cleveland ParkSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: North Michigan ParkSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: North Portal EstatesSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: The Palisades (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Park View (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Penn BranchSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Penn QuarterSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Petworth (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Pleasant Hill (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Pleasant Plains (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Queens ChapelSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Randle HighlandsSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: River Terrace (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Shepherd ParkSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Skyland (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Spring Valley (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Stanton ParkSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Stronghold (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Takoma (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: TenleytownSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Trinidad (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Truxton CircleSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Twining (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: University Heights (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Washington Highlands (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Wesley HeightsSource checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: West End (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Woodland (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Woodley Park (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Neighborhood history and geographic context
    Background: Woodridge (Washington, D.C.)Source checked Secondary background checked alongside municipal geography; no demographic rankings or current price claims.
  • Federal parks and visitor access
    National Park Service — Washington, DCSource checked
  • Library branches
    DC Public Library locationsSource checked
  • Local services
    District servicesSource checked
  • Property-specific tax information
    DC Office of Tax and Revenue — property lookupSource checked
  • Tenant information and resources
    DC Office of the Tenant AdvocateSource checked
  • Address-specific flood research
    FEMA Flood Map Service CenterSource checked A map is a starting point for property research, not an insurance quote.
  • Historical city estimates · City statistics · State housing comparison
    U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2024Source checked 2020–2024 five-year estimates; city geography, not neighborhood asking prices. Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024.
  • City statistics
    U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25064 — verified four-metro extractReporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024.
  • City statistics
    U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25077 — verified four-metro extractReporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024.
  • City statistics
    U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B19013 — verified four-metro extractReporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024.
  • City statistics
    U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 Subcounty EstimatesReporting period: Jul 1–Jul 1, 2025.
  • City statistics
    Census 2025 population and land area (EveryCity compilation)Reporting period: Jul 1–Jul 1, 2025.

Photo credits

  • United States Capitol, Washington, DC. Archival photograph. · Archival photograph; current conditions may differ.
  • Dupont Circle — Dupont Circle fountain - facing southwest · Archival photograph; current conditions may differ.
  • Capitol Hill — 8th Street SE sidewalk scene · Archival photograph; current conditions may differ.
  • Cleveland Park — The Broadmoor · Archival photograph; current conditions may differ.