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Washington, D.C.
  • City in District of Columbia
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Washington, D.C.

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    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Washington, D.C. is a city in District of Columbia with a population of 683,154. Washington, D.C. is in District of Columbia County and is one of the best places to live in District of Columbia. Living in Washington, D.C. offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Washington, D.C. there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Washington, D.C. and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Washington, D.C. are above average.
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    Population
    683,154
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $635,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,681
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Washington, D.C. Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      577.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      27.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      43.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      309.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      275.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,683.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      472.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      36%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Washington, D.C.

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $93,547
    National
    $69,021
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