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Southwest Waterfront, DC vs Washington, DC

Southwest Waterfront, DC vs Washington, DC: What the data shows

Southwest Waterfront, DC is in Southwest Waterfront, DC while Washington, DC is in Washington, DC — both in the same state. On home prices, Southwest Waterfront, DC is the more affordable option at $498,500 median — $682,500 less than Washington, DC's $1,181,000. WYLT rates Southwest Waterfront, DC as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Washington, DC as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Southwest Waterfront, DC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Washington, DC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Southwest Waterfront, DC has Low flood risk and Washington, DC has Low flood risk.

Southwest Waterfront, DC is the more walkable neighborhood. Southwest Waterfront, DC scores 64/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Washington, DC's 58/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating Southwest Waterfront, DC rates 7.4/10 and Washington, DC rates 7.4/10.

CategorySouthwest Waterfront, DCWashington, DC
Housing
VerdictGood for nowThink twice
Median Price$499K

Lower price

$1.18M
Median Rent$2K$2K

Lower rent

Median Income$98K$145K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerate

More stable

High
Getting Around
Walk Score64/100

More walkable

58/100
Transit Score50/10050/100
Bike Score80/100

More bikeable

51/100
Commute5 min

Shorter commute

8 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools7.4/107.4/10
Best for
young professionalscouplescommuters
young professionalsstudentshigh-income earners

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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