WYLT Neighborhood Rankings · 2026
Best Neighborhoods
in Washington D.C.
Ranked by safety, schools, walkability, and value. Every verdict is based on real data — no sponsored rankings, no fluff.
#1 Pick in Washington D.C.
Logan Circle, Logan Circle is the top-rated neighborhood in Washington D.C. — our highest verdict.
Top 24 Neighborhoods in Washington D.C.
Logan Circle
Settle hereLogan Circle, DC
Price
$602K
Walk
98/100
Schools
7.4/10
Dupont Circle
Settle hereDupont Circle, DC
Price
$453K
Walk
96/100
Schools
7.4/10
Washington
Settle hereWashington, DC
Price
$698K
Walk
57/100
Schools
7.4/10
Capitol Hill East
Good for nowCapitol Hill East, DC
Price
$790K
Walk
97/100
Schools
7.4/10
Adams Morgan
Good for nowAdams Morgan, DC
Price
$723K
Walk
95/100
Schools
7.4/10
Washington
Good for nowWashington, DC
Price
$926K
Walk
88/100
Schools
7.4/10
Foggy Bottom
Good for nowFoggy Bottom, DC
Price
$235K
Walk
81/100
Schools
7.4/10
Chevy Chase DC
Good for nowChevy Chase DC, DC
Price
$1.2M
Walk
49/100
Schools
7.6/10
Shaw
Good for nowShaw, DC
Price
$824K
Walk
95/100
Schools
7.4/10
Southwest Waterfront
Good for nowSouthwest Waterfront, DC
Price
$499K
Walk
64/100
Schools
7.4/10
Takoma
Good for nowTakoma, DC
Price
$792K
Walk
45/100
Schools
7.5/10
Washington
Good for nowWashington, DC
Price
$661K
Walk
48/100
Schools
7.4/10
Michigan Park
Good for nowMichigan Park, DC
Price
$638K
Walk
32/100
Schools
7.4/10
Washington
Think twiceWashington, DC
Price
$723K
Walk
95/100
Schools
7.4/10
Washington
Think twiceWashington, DC
Price
$824K
Walk
95/100
Schools
7.4/10
Downtown DC
Think twiceDowntown DC, DC
Price
$661K
Walk
95/100
Schools
7.4/10
Columbia Heights
Think twiceColumbia Heights, DC
Price
$818K
Walk
98/100
Schools
7.4/10
Capitol Hill
Think twiceCapitol Hill, DC
Price
$926K
Walk
88/100
Schools
7.4/10
Washington
Think twiceWashington, DC
Price
$1.2M
Walk
58/100
Schools
7.4/10
American University Park
Think twiceAmerican University Park, DC
Price
$1.2M
Walk
48/100
Schools
7.5/10
Washington
Think twiceWashington, DC
Price
$818K
Walk
98/100
Schools
7.4/10
Capitol Heights
Think twiceCapitol Heights, DC
Price
$418K
Walk
30/100
Schools
7.3/10
Anacostia
Think twiceAnacostia, DC
Price
$415K
Walk
28/100
Schools
7.3/10
Congress Heights
Think twiceCongress Heights, DC
Price
$360K
Walk
13/100
Schools
7.3/10
Best places to live in Washington D.C. — 2026 rankings
WYLT has reviewed 24 neighborhoods across Washington D.C., covering cities including Logan Circle, Dupont Circle, Washington, Capitol Hill East, Adams Morgan and more. The top-rated neighborhood this year is Logan Circle, rated "Settle here" based on safety, schools, walkability, and home prices. 3 neighborhoods earn our highest "Settle here" verdict — meaning strong scores across all four dimensions with no major red flags.
Median home prices across reviewed Washington D.C. neighborhoods average $722K. Average Walk Score is 70/100. Every verdict is based on real data — crime statistics, school ratings, walkability scores, and price trend data — not sponsored rankings. Click any neighborhood to read its full report including commute times, flood risk, and a plain-English verdict.