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Columbia Heights, DC
Columbia Heights · DC 20010
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Columbia Heights, Washington
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Verdict
$818K
Median Price
98/100
Walk Score
7.4/10
Schools
8 min
to Washington, DC
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
FSafety
38/100
BSchools
74/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
98/100
WYLT Score61/100
Our Take
Columbia Heights offers great walkability and transit to downtown, but its crime rate and rising rent make it a risky choice for long‑term residency. The neighborhood has good schools and plenty of dining options, yet noise, traffic, and limited parking are constant nuisances.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent pedestrian network
- ✓Convenient public transit
- ✓Strong public school options
- ✓Close to downtown Washington, DC
Real Talk
- !Elevated violent and property crime levels
- !Rapid rent increases and limited parking
- !Noise from traffic and nightlife
- !Gentrification has displaced long‑time residents
- $High property taxes
- $Parking fees and street lot costs
- $Increased grocery and service prices in gentrifying areas
Best For
Young professionalsStudentsCommutersFamilies looking for schools
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Columbia Heights, DC
F
Safety grade
Safety score38 / 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
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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