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Takoma, DC vs Washington, DC

Takoma, DC vs Washington, DC: What the data shows

Takoma, DC is in Takoma, DC while Washington, DC is in Washington, DC — both in the same state. On home prices, Takoma, DC is the more affordable option at $791,600 median — $389,400 less than Washington, DC's $1,181,000. WYLT rates Takoma, 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. Takoma, DC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Washington, DC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Takoma, DC has Low flood risk and Washington, DC has Low flood risk.

Washington, DC is the more walkable neighborhood. Takoma, DC scores 45/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Washington, DC's 58/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Takoma, DC has the higher school rating Takoma, DC rates 7.5/10 and Washington, DC rates 7.4/10.

CategoryTakoma, DCWashington, DC
Housing
VerdictGood for nowThink twice
Median Price$792K

Lower price

$1.18M
Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$110K$145K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerate

More stable

High
Getting Around
Walk Score45/10058/100

More walkable

Transit Score42/10050/100

Better transit

Bike Score44/10051/100

More bikeable

Commute17 min8 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools7.5/10

Better schools

7.4/10
Best for
Young professionalsFamilies with childrenProgressive activists
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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