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Downtown
  • Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
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Neighborhood
Washington, D.C.

Downtown

#23 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C.
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
Downtown is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia with a population of 1,289. Downtown is in District of Columbia County and is one of the best places to live in District of Columbia. Living in Downtown offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Downtown there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Downtown and residents tend to be liberal.
About Downtown...
Population
1,289
Neighborhood in
Washington, D.C.
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$651,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,930
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    75%
  • Own
    25%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    896.2
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    1,447.8
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    620.5
    500.1
  • Theft
    34,091.7
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    1,585.7
    284

Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$99,268
National
$69,021
Families with Children
7%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    47%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0%
    11%
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