District of Columbia


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United States / District of Columbia
District of Columbia
The District of Columbia is the nation’s capital and a federal district located on the Potomac River. It is home to many major national monuments and museums, including the White House and the U.S. Capitol Building. Washington D.C. is also home to a vibrant art and music scene, as well as some of the world’s most renowned educational institutions such as Georgetown University and The George Washington University.

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State: District of Columbia
County: District of Columbia
Metro Area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
City: Washington
Zip Codes: 20011, 20002, 20019, 20020, 20009, 20001, 20032, 20016, 20010, 20003, 47 total
Cost of Living: 51.2% higher

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District of Columbia Cost of Living
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$638,400
Median Home Price
+47.0% higher than avg
$93,547
Median Income
+26.2% higher than avg
$1,840 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
+22.3% higher than avg

151.2 / 100
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District of Columbia Crime
60.1 / 100
Property Crime
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

50.2 / 100
Violent Crime
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Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
$122,400
for a family
$64,800
for a single person
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Ahmed · Washington, DC
Best place to live in usa in term of safety ,cost
Over 10 years ago

Am newly come to usa and looking for best place to live and to buy  More

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Matthew · Washington, DC
Forbes Ranked DC #1
Over 11 years ago

I want to find out more about your data. I will contact you soon. Thanks  More

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