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Adams Morgan, DC
Adams Morgan · DC 20009
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Adams Morgan, Washington
Good for now
Verdict
$723K
Median Price
95/100
Walk Score
7.4/10
Schools
7 min
to Washington, DC
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
74/100
FQuietness
20/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
95/100
WYLT Score65/100
Our Take
Adams Morgan is a lively, walk‑friendly hotspot with great transit to downtown and a thriving nightlife. It’s expensive, loud and has a moderate crime level, so it’s best suited for young professionals who value culture over quiet or space.
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The Good
- ✓Extremely walkable with a Walk Score of 95
- ✓Strong transit options to downtown DC (7‑minute commute)
- ✓Vibrant dining, bars, and cultural scene
- ✓High median income indicates a prosperous neighborhood
Real Talk
- !High cost of living – median home price over $700k and rent over $2,200/mo
- !Noise and crowds are constant, especially late night
- !Crime rates are higher than many other DC neighborhoods
- !Limited quiet, single‑family homes and green space
- $Higher parking and transportation fees
- $Premium prices for groceries and household goods
- $Elevated insurance rates due to higher crime
Best For
Young professionalsCreative artistsStudentsNightlife enthusiasts
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Adams Morgan, DC
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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