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Moving to Washington, DC

An in-depth neighborhood guide based on 94 scored addresses across Washington.

48
avg Vibe Score
F
Overall Grade
94
neighborhoods analyzed

Washington Snapshot

Safety 14
Environment 70
Walkability & Transit 55
Natural Hazard Risk 60
Schools 50
Economic Growth 50
Affordability 50

Safest Neighborhoods

These areas have the lowest crime rates in Washington, based on FBI crime data.

#1
810 DAHLIA ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20012
Overall: 55/100 · C
50
Safety
 #2
1322 PATTERSON AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20003
Overall: 56/100 · C
50
Safety
 #3
4384 DUBOIS PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20019
Overall: 58/100 · C
50
Safety

Best Schools

Neighborhoods near the highest-rated schools in Washington, based on GreatSchools ratings.

#1
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20500
Overall: 43/100 · D
50
Education
 #2
1357 E CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20003
Overall: 49/100 · D+
50
Education
 #3
801 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001
Overall: 49/100 · D+
50
Education

Most Walkable

Highest walkability, transit access, and broadband coverage in Washington.

#1
696 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20002
Overall: 48/100 · D+
68
Walkability
 #2
111 10TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20003
Overall: 51/100 · C-
67
Walkability
 #3
1310 RIGGS ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20009
Overall: 51/100 · C-
67
Walkability

Most Affordable

Best cost-of-living scores in Washington, factoring in rent, taxes, and utility costs.

#1
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20500
Overall: 43/100 · D
50
Affordability
 #2
1357 E CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20003
Overall: 49/100 · D+
50
Affordability
 #3
801 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001
Overall: 49/100 · D+
50
Affordability

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