2024 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia

#1 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Mount Pleasant

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Visitor says Love Mount Pleasant! It's got everything - awesome cafes, some of the best restaurants in DC, cool hangouts, and lots of amazing trees and plants. Whether I'm chilling with friends or exploring solo,....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 11,213,

#2 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Lanier Heights

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Very fun area with plenty to do, see, and eat. Always new places popping up which makes visiting the same area a fun new experience..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,453,

#3 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Adams Morgan

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I think its a pretty diverse neighborhood, however sometimes there seems to be a bit of noise disruption around the night time due to people partying or doing other activities. You see a wide....

Read 18 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 12,263,

#4 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Glover Park

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says A fantastic close-in suburb of Washington, DC. (Though technically in the city itself). Easy commutes into the city on Wisconsin Ave (bike, car or bus). Great local elementary school, super friendly...Downside, too many families - the schools are overcrowded..

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 8,124,

#5 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Downtown

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Washington DC is very beautiful cause you can go anywhere in the city by walking Visiting museum,parks, streets,food,drinks,rootops ,potomac river,monuments,nature,cherry blossom,snow, people....etc.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 2,773,

#6 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Georgetown

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

25 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Former Resident says I miss living in Georgetown... it was the best place I ever called home. It is an unbelievably beautiful, historic neighborhood with so many things to do. You will never be bored while in Georgetown,....

Read 25 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 10,530,

#7 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Cathedral Heights

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

30 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in cathedral heights my entire life, I would highly recommend it to anyone coming to dc. All my fondest memories are tide to it. Weather it was going to elementary school 4 blocks away,....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 9,307,

#8 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Burleith/Hillandale

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Safe, clean neighborhood. Close to Glober park restaurants & amenities (Town Hall, Surfside, Madfox, Whole Foods, Ace Handware, Safeway, FedEx, etc). Friendly, well-established neighbors. One would....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,815,

#9 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Mount Vernon Square

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Mt. Vernon Square is located in the downtown region of Washington near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This neighborhood is currently undergoing multiple changes that include....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 10,248,

#10 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Chinatown

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Chinatown has a lot of things to have fun with your family and friends. You can find almost everything there..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 2,925,

#11 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

McLean Gardens

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says By far, one of the most beautiful and safest neighborhoods in all of DC. In an extremely wealthy area, surrounded by ambassadors and Congresspeople, McLean Gardens is an ideal place to live for....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,729,

#12 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Penn Quarter

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,805,

#13 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Woodley Park

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Former Resident says Woodley Park is a quiet neighborhood with convenient location on the red line metro. Prices are reasonable for apartments, and apartment stock is increasing with the building of the development at....

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 6,396,

#14 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Logan Circle/Shaw

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Logan Circle/Shaw is an amazing neighborhood. Super close to a lot of great nightlife as well as downtown and several metro stops. Super walkable and bikeable, and I always feel safe even at night.....

Read 17 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 20,042,

#15 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Dupont Circle

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

33 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says For the most part the area is very quiet and safe. I feel comfortable being around there and walking around with my younger siblings. It isn't a lot of kids but the kids that are there are very....

Read 33 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 17,928,

#16 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Hawthorne

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,674,

#17 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Foxhall Village

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Absolutely love Foxhall. The best kept secret in DC! Trails, parks, and walking distance to palisades and Georgetown. Easy to get downtown with whitehurst. And the friendliest people in all of DC!.

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 2,595,

#18 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Cardozo/Shaw

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says The area is very walkable. There are a lot of dining, shopping and entertainment options right in the neighborhood. The area is very diverse..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 10,519,

#19 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

North Cleveland Park

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says North Cleveland Park is an inviting and charming local community that boasts ubiquitous green spaces, charming brownstone rowhouses, and is walking distance from some of the best hidden gems in DC.....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,999,

#20 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Pleasant Plains

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

23 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says The area I live in is very cultured and has a long history after all it is in the capital of the United states. I believe it is a great part to live if you are a college student because there are....

Read 23 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 5,152,

#21 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Golden Triangle

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 2,216,

#22 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Bloomingdale

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I like knowing l can get to transportation independently. I wish thr corner stores would not get robbed..

Read 14 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 6,659,

#23 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Capitol Hill

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

28 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I appreciate the walkability of Capitol Hill. It has fairly accessible public transportation, such as metro lines and buses. Since I live in the North East of Capitol Hill, the night life is nice....

Read 28 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 9,597,

#24 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Kalorama Heights

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 2,316,

#25 Best Places to Live in District of Columbia.

Tenleytown

Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Friendly people who are always willing to come together and help each other. Very pretty and peaceful neighborhood. Easy metro access. Amazing schools nearby for all ages..

Read 14 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,717,