What BestPlaces Users Say about Washington
Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States, known for its iconic landmarks such as the White House and the National Mall. With a population of over 700,000 people, it is a bustling city filled with history, culture, and diversity. Many people choose to live in Washington, D.C. for various reasons, but what do actual residents have to say about their experience living there?
According to many user reviews on BestPlaces.net, Washington, D.C. seems to be a popular place to live, with a majority of reviewers giving it five stars. One user, Michael, says, "Living in Washington, D.C. has been an unforgettable experience. The city is filled with opportunities, from job prospects to cultural events, and it has a great public transportation system." Another reviewer, Emily, shares, "I have lived in D.C. all my life and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. The diversity, history, and energy of the city make it a unique and vibrant place to call home." Both Michael and Emily highlight the city's diverse offerings and sense of energy as major draws for living in Washington, D.C.
However, not all reviewers have positive things to say about living in the city. John shares, "The cost of living in D.C. is outrageous. Housing prices and rent continue to rise, making it difficult for middle-income individuals and families to afford a decent place to live." This sentiment is echoed by another reviewer, Maria, who adds, "The traffic in D.C. is a nightmare. Commuting to work can take hours, and the public transportation system can be unreliable at times." Despite these drawbacks, both John and Maria still appreciate the city's cultural and historical significance.
In conclusion, based on various user reviews, it seems that living in Washington, D.C. has its pros and cons. The city offers a vibrant and diverse atmosphere, along with many opportunities, but it also comes with a high cost of living and challenging traffic. Ultimately, the decision to live in Washington, D.C. may depend on an individual's priorities and preferences.
based on 97 ReviewsGet to know Washington with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Washington
One of the least bearable commutes - 7/10/2007
Washington is known for having the second longest commuting times in the nation. If you can travel a part of your route by bicycle, you can alleviate the stress or frustration, but may lengthen the commute.
I choose to leave the
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Over All Quality of Life - 7/10/2007
The National Capital region is overall a wonderful place to live. There are so many things easily accessable for different tastes in activities. And many of these things are free. It is a vibrant city, politics aside, and the weather is normally pleasant (the harsher seasons are short).
The high cost of housing and excessive traffic problems are the two draw-backs to this area. Both are generally unavoidable.
But overall, a nice place to
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Just moved - 6/18/2007
Just moved to DC and was shortly there after deployed by the military to
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Washington, DC vs. Richmond, VA - 6/16/2007
My job relocated to Richmond, VA this past Jan. from Washington, DC so here is my take on both places.
I moved to Washington, DC in 2001 after living in Florida for the first 23 years of my life. DC is really expensive and the traffic is extremely bad. Georgetown, Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, Penn Quarter, and Old Town Alexandria offers many great restaurants and nightlife options. The museums and history of DC is also a major plus. But, the expenses of living inside the city and in a nice neighborhood make it difficult for someone making under $100,000 a year. I started off living with roommates near the Petworth subway station; however, that area was very dangerous and there was a lot of crime. I then rented an English basement apartment near Dupont Circle for $2,300 a month and spent 80% of my monthly earnings on living expenses. Finding a parking space was always an issue too. The public schools in DC are really bad and the roads are bad. It is a transiant
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Fed Up with DC, Traffic, Crime, Expenses - 6/15/2007
Fresh out of college after receiving a master's degree, I had the chance to explore and live in DC. I moved into a so called neighborhood that was undergoing a rebirth; however, crime continues to be a major problem in this area. I live in a 540 square food studio on the footsteps of downtown DC and my rent is 1,800 a month, not including utilities. Traffic is horrible. Some say that you do not need a car in DC. That is complete bull. Metro does not run twenty four seven and taxis charge ridiculous fees because of the zone system> Most of the finer shopping areas are in the burbs, grocery stores are in the burbs and the grocery stores in the city are expensive. I hate paying $5.99 for a gallon of milk and the people are rude and do not know how to drive and always in a hurry to go nowhere and I can not wait to
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High gay population, Traffic, Crime, Condos, and m - 5/2/2007
There is no way you can compare DC to larger cities such as New York, LA, and Chicago. DC is not very big, it has its own culture, which is slowly dying, history, and that is about it.
The city features a very large gay and bi-sexual population, high priced condos, apartments, and homes, fancy restaurants, museums, and politics. It is a very transient city, and it is hard to find any true Washingtonians.
Nightlife is ok, but it does get boring after a while with the number of under-aged high school girls that frequent local clubs and 30 to 40 year old men that stalk them. Also, there are many crazy people, stalkers, and other ill-fated people that you will meet at any given DC club, lounge, or bar.
The traffic is horrible. Getting anywhere in the city is difficult and parking is a premium.
DC is not a good place to raise a family and the schools are really terrible. The public school kids seem to take over most of the
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Relocating to D.C. or surrounding area - 4/23/2007
I'm an african american woman looking to relocate and would like some info on good areas to live in and job market. I have a degree in business and exp in multi-media and finance/banking industry. I currently reside in FL., also lived in Ohio and in a yr I'll be an empty nester (30 something)single and ready to mingle. Thanks in advance for any info.
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It's a good city - 3/19/2007
I've lived in atlanta, nyc, boston and cambridge, sacramento, and DC.. I'm thinking of moving back to DC from Sac b/c it's got a lot to offer:
Pros: great restaurants, good nightlife, extremely diverse, very liberal-friendly (if you care), many educated people, fair museums, some decent outdoors stuff to do around the city, decent weather. Cons: terrible drivers, parking tx (they're very fast in general), some dangerous areas - it's very patchy so you just have to know where to avoid or drive through quickly, not the friendliest people but not phoniest either (ie LA), Georgetown is like Harvard Square- pretentious, and lots of wealthy, snobby types shopping like madwomen on weekends. It's expensive but what decent city
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