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Adams Morgan, DC vs Southwest Waterfront, DC
Adams Morgan, DC vs Southwest Waterfront, DC: What the data shows
Adams Morgan, DC is in Adams Morgan, DC while Southwest Waterfront, DC is in Southwest Waterfront, DC — both in the same state. On home prices, Southwest Waterfront, DC is the more affordable option at $498,500 median — $224,600 less than Adams Morgan, DC's $723,100. WYLT rates Adams Morgan, DC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Southwest Waterfront, DC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Adams Morgan, DC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Southwest Waterfront, DC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Adams Morgan, DC has Low flood risk and Southwest Waterfront, DC has Low flood risk.
Adams Morgan, DC is the more walkable neighborhood. Adams Morgan, DC scores 95/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus Southwest Waterfront, DC's 64/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Adams Morgan, DC rates 7.4/10 and Southwest Waterfront, DC rates 7.4/10.
| Category | Adams Morgan, DC | Southwest Waterfront, DC |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $723K | $499K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $132K ✓ Higher income | $98K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 95/100 ✓ More walkable | 64/100 |
| Transit Score | 55/100 ✓ Better transit | 50/100 |
| Bike Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Commute | 7 min | 5 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Good ✓ Cleaner air |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Best for | Young professionalsCreative artistsStudents | young professionalscouplescommuters |
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