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Capitol Heights, DC vs Columbia Heights, DC
Capitol Heights, DC vs Columbia Heights, DC: What the data shows
Capitol Heights, DC is in Capitol Heights, DC while Columbia Heights, DC is in Columbia Heights, DC — both in the same state. On home prices, Capitol Heights, DC is the more affordable option at $418,400 median — $399,100 less than Columbia Heights, DC's $817,500. WYLT rates Capitol Heights, DC as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Columbia Heights, DC as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Capitol Heights, DC has the stronger safety profile of the two. Capitol Heights, DC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Columbia Heights, DC has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Capitol Heights, DC has Low flood risk and Columbia Heights, DC has Low flood risk.
Columbia Heights, DC is the more walkable neighborhood. Capitol Heights, DC scores 30/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Columbia Heights, DC's 98/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, Columbia Heights, DC has the higher school rating — Capitol Heights, DC rates 7.3/10 and Columbia Heights, DC rates 7.4/10.
| Category | Capitol Heights, DC | Columbia Heights, DC |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Think twice |
| Median Price | $418K ✓ Lower price | $818K |
| Median Rent | $1K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $53K | $107K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 30/100 | 98/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 58/100 | 66/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 18/100 | 67/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 13 min | 8 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ ✓ Safer | F |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate ✓ Lower risk | High |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | First-time buyersRentersCommute workers | Young professionalsStudentsCommuters |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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