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Southwest Waterfront, DC
Southwest Waterfront · DC 20024
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Southwest Waterfront, Washington
Good for now
Verdict
$499K
Median Price
64/100
Walk Score
7.4/10
Schools
5 min
to Washington, DC
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
74/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
CWalkability
64/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Southwest Waterfront offers a lively, walkable atmosphere with great transit to downtown and a strong rental market, but it comes with higher costs and some noise from nearby construction. It’s a solid choice for commuters and young professionals who don’t mind paying a premium for convenience.
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The Good
- ✓Very close to downtown, 5‑minute commute to Washington, DC
- ✓Good bike infrastructure and decent walkability
- ✓Vibrant dining and nightlife scene
- ✓Strong rental market supporting renters and investors
Real Talk
- !Housing prices are high relative to average DC income
- !Construction and traffic near Navy Yard can be noisy and inconvenient
- !HOA and condo fees can add significant monthly costs
- !Limited quiet residential areas due to urban density
- $HOA or condo association fees
- $Parking or bike storage fees
- $Higher property taxes in DC
- $Potential renovation costs for older condos
Best For
young professionalscouplescommutersstudents
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Southwest Waterfront, 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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