Best Places to Live in 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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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in District of Columbia is 7.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. District of Columbia jobs have increased by 1.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, District of Columbia's cost of living is 51.2% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare District of Columbia's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in the District of Columbia, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, District of Columbia remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 92.1% to 5.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

District of Columbia's population is 683,154 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 15.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 30.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in District of Columbia is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been -1.0%.

SCHOOLS

District of Columbia public schools spend $26,138 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.5 students per teacher in District of Columbia. More Education

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Housing Market in District of Columbia

It's not a good time to buy in District of Columbia. Home Appreciation is down -1.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in District of Columbia is .

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