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Congress Heights, DC
Congress Heights · DC 20032
Updated June 18, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Congress Heights, Washington
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Verdict
$360K
Median Price
13/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
14 min
to Washington, DC
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
FSafety
18/100
BSchools
73/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
13/100
WYLT Score45/100
Our Take
Congress Heights offers an affordable entry point to DC, but low walkability, higher crime rates and limited local amenities make it a risky choice for most families or young professionals. If you can live with a car and are comfortable with the neighborhood’s safety concerns, it may be a temporary stop.
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The Good
- ✓Very affordable median home price relative to DC
- ✓Good transit score – decent bus and metro access
- ✓High school options include several rated 9 schools
- ✓Short commute to downtown Washington, DC (14 mins)
Real Talk
- !Walk score is extremely low; you’ll need a car for most errands
- !Crime rates in the area are higher than many neighboring districts
- !Limited dining and nightlife options can feel underwhelming
- !Air quality in DC is moderate but traffic congestion can impact daily life
- $Higher property tax rates for DC properties
- $Potential increased insurance costs due to higher crime risk
- $Longer commute times to non-downtown jobs may add fuel and wear costs
Best For
studentsyoung professionalspublic sector workersfamilies looking for affordable housing
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Congress Heights, DC
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% 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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