🌅

WYLT Rankings · 2026

Best neighborhoods for retirees
in Washington D.C.

Ranked by safety, affordability, and livability — neighborhoods with low crime and manageable costs.

✓ Safety
✓ Affordability
✓ Walkability
21 neighborhoods ranked
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families💻 Remote Workers🌅 Retirees🔑 First-Time Buyers

#1 Pick for Retirees in Washington D.C.

Washington, Washington — Settle here

#1

Washington

Settle here

Washington, DC

Price

$853K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

89/100

View report →
#2

Washington

Good for now

Washington, DC

Price

$723K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

79/100

View report →
#3

Foggy Bottom

Good for now

Foggy Bottom, DC

Price

$255K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

83/100

View report →
#4

Chevy Chase DC

Good for now

Chevy Chase DC, DC

Price

$1.2M

Schools

7.7/10

Walk

83/100

View report →
#5

Capitol Heights

Think twice

Capitol Heights, DC

Price

$457K

Schools

7.7/10

Walk

79/100

View report →
#6

Washington

Good for now

Washington, DC

Price

$703K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

91/100

View report →
#7

Dupont Circle

Settle here

Dupont Circle, DC

Price

$449K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

72/100

View report →
#8

Michigan Park

Good for now

Michigan Park, DC

Price

$697K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

80/100

View report →
#9

Logan Circle

Settle here

Logan Circle, DC

Price

$641K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

76/100

View report →
#10

Washington

Settle here

Washington, DC

Price

$887K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

90/100

View report →
#11

Adams Morgan

Good for now

Adams Morgan, DC

Price

$723K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

79/100

View report →
#12

Takoma

Good for now

Takoma, DC

Price

$864K

Schools

7.7/10

Walk

86/100

View report →
#13

Southwest Waterfront

Good for now

Southwest Waterfront, DC

Price

$527K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

63/100

View report →
#14

Capitol Hill East

Good for now

Capitol Hill East, DC

Price

$826K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

82/100

View report →
#15

Washington

Settle here

Washington, DC

Price

$724K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

71/100

View report →
#16

Ladies

Good for now

Ladies, DC

Price

$1.0M

Schools

7.4/10

Walk

89/100

View report →
#17

Washington

Settle here

Washington, DC

Price

$958K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

80/100

View report →
#18

Shaw

Good for now

Shaw, DC

Price

$853K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

89/100

View report →
#19

American University Park

Think twice

American University Park, DC

Price

$1.2M

Schools

7.7/10

Walk

65/100

View report →
#20

Columbia Heights

Think twice

Columbia Heights, DC

Price

$887K

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

90/100

View report →
#21

Washington

Think twice

Washington, DC

Price

$1.3M

Schools

7.8/10

Walk

59/100

View report →
← All neighborhoods in Washington D.C.Browse all states →