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Lanier Heights
  • Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
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Neighborhood
Washington, D.C.

Lanier Heights

#3 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Washington, D.C.
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
Lanier Heights is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia with a population of 4,317. Lanier Heights is in District of Columbia County and is one of the best places to live in District of Columbia. Living in Lanier Heights offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lanier Heights there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Lanier Heights and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Lanier Heights are above average.
About Lanier Heights...
Population
4,317
Neighborhood in
Washington, D.C.
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$550,027
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,993
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    74%
  • Own
    26%
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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
    178.1
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    311.7
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    333.9
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,539.6
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    200.4
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$135,605
National
$69,021
Families with Children
8%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    59%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    11%
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