What are the best places to live in District of Columbia?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in District of Columbia by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in District of Columbia based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in District of Columbia?

The safest cities in District of Columbia are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore District of Columbia neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in District of Columbia?

Cost of living varies widely across District of Columbia. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in District of Columbia. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in District of Columbia?

The top-rated school districts in District of Columbia are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is District of Columbia a good state to live in?

District of Columbia offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in District of Columbia - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

District of Columbia Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 9 ZIP codes in District of Columbia - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
20016 Washington	36,840	$232,569	$839,768	86
20007 Washington	34,280	$195,694	$841,214	84
20015 Washington	28,120	$232,303	$1,117,846	82
20003 Washington	36,180	$113,623	$503,584	76
20009 Washington	49,870	$121,802	$523,309	75
20005 Washington	21,490	$102,412	$613,258	72
20001 Washington	27,840	$75,252	$355,883	67
20010 Washington	28,140	$78,181	$299,087	66
20002 Washington	38,920	$72,296	$361,292	63

Top 10 Safest Cities in District of Columbia

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	20007 Washington	64.0	A+
2	20016 Washington	67.0	A+
3	20005 Washington	73.0	A+
4	20015 Washington	82.0	A
5	20009 Washington	143.0	A
6	20003 Washington	162.0	B+
7	20001 Washington	205.0	B+
8	20002 Washington	320.0	B
9	20010 Washington	345.0	B

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in District of Columbia

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	20010 Washington	$299,087	$1,360/mo	66
2	20001 Washington	$355,883	$1,178/mo	67
3	20002 Washington	$361,292	$1,152/mo	63
4	20003 Washington	$503,584	$2,048/mo	76
5	20009 Washington	$523,309	$2,033/mo	75
6	20005 Washington	$613,258	$2,060/mo	72
7	20016 Washington	$839,768	$3,596/mo	86
8	20007 Washington	$841,214	$2,909/mo	84
9	20015 Washington	$1,117,846	$2,995/mo	82

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in District of Columbia

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	20015 Washington	8.7/10	A	82
2	20016 Washington	8.5/10	A+	86
3	20007 Washington	8.3/10	A+	84
4	20003 Washington	8.2/10	B+	76
5	20009 Washington	7.2/10	A	75
6	20005 Washington	7.1/10	A+	72
7	20001 Washington	6.7/10	B+	67
8	20010 Washington	6.7/10	B	66
9	20002 Washington	6.2/10	B	63

District of Columbia Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in District of Columbia

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in District of Columbia

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in District of Columbia

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