What are the best neighborhoods in District of Columbia, DC?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Adams Morgan, Michigan Park, Capitol Hill, Barney Circle, North Cleveland Park. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in District of Columbia, DC
Eligible neighborhoods: 113
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Morgan | Washington | #1 of 113 | 69.2 | 90.0 |
| Michigan Park | Washington | #2 of 113 | 67.8 | 88.0 |
| Capitol Hill | Washington | #3 of 113 | 67.6 | 87.6 |
| Barney Circle | Washington | #4 of 113 | 66.8 | 86.4 |
| North Cleveland Park | Washington | #5 of 113 | 64.6 | 82.7 |
| Penn Quarter | Washington | #6 of 113 | 64.5 | 82.6 |
| Georgetown | Washington | #7 of 113 | 63.4 | 80.3 |
| Dupont Circle | Washington | #8 of 113 | 63.3 | 80.0 |
| Logan Circle | Washington | #9 of 113 | 62.6 | 78.6 |
| Near Northeast | Washington | #10 of 113 | 62.3 | 78.0 |
| Shepherd Park | Washington | #11 of 113 | 62.2 | 77.8 |
| Massachusetts Heights | Washington | #12 of 113 | 62.0 | 77.5 |
| Forest Hills | Washington | #13 of 113 | 61.8 | 77.1 |
| Chevy Chase | Washington | #14 of 113 | 61.8 | 76.9 |
| Shaw | Washington | #15 of 113 | 61.3 | 76.0 |
| Kalorama | Washington | #16 of 113 | 61.1 | 75.6 |
| Glover Park | Washington | #17 of 113 | 60.2 | 73.4 |
| U Street Corridor | Washington | #18 of 113 | 60.1 | 73.2 |
| Takoma | Washington | #19 of 113 | 60.0 | 73.0 |
| Brookland | Washington | #20 of 113 | 59.4 | 71.9 |
| Woodley Park | Washington | #21 of 113 | 59.2 | 71.4 |
| Cleveland Park | Washington | #22 of 113 | 59.2 | 71.3 |
| Crestwood | Washington | #23 of 113 | 58.5 | 69.8 |
| Truxton Circle | Washington | #24 of 113 | 58.4 | 69.6 |
| American University Park | Washington | #25 of 113 | 58.2 | 69.2 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in District of Columbia, DC
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in District of Columbia, DC?
Adams Morgan is currently #1 of 113 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 69.2.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in District of Columbia, DC?
113 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for District of Columbia, DC.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in District of Columbia, DC?
Penn Quarter has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 80.6.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in District of Columbia, DC?
Mount Pleasant has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 5.9%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in District of Columbia, DC?
North Cleveland Park currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 80.7.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in District of Columbia, DC?
Massachusetts Heights has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $240,418.
How are neighborhood rankings in District of Columbia, DC calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
#1
Adams Morgan
Washington, District of Columbia
#2
Michigan Park
Washington, District of Columbia
#3
Capitol Hill
Washington, District of Columbia
#4
Barney Circle
Washington, District of Columbia
#5
North Cleveland Park
Washington, District of Columbia
#6
Penn Quarter
Washington, District of Columbia
#7
Georgetown
Washington, District of Columbia
#8
Dupont Circle
Washington, District of Columbia
#9
Logan Circle
Washington, District of Columbia
#10
Near Northeast
Washington, District of Columbia
#11
Shepherd Park
Washington, District of Columbia
#12
Massachusetts Heights
Washington, District of Columbia
#13
Forest Hills
Washington, District of Columbia
#14
Chevy Chase
Washington, District of Columbia
#15
Shaw
Washington, District of Columbia
#16
Kalorama
Washington, District of Columbia
#17
Glover Park
Washington, District of Columbia
#18
U Street Corridor
Washington, District of Columbia
#19
Takoma
Washington, District of Columbia
#20
Brookland
Washington, District of Columbia
#21
Woodley Park
Washington, District of Columbia
#22
Cleveland Park
Washington, District of Columbia
#23
Crestwood
Washington, District of Columbia
#24
Truxton Circle
Washington, District of Columbia
#25
American University Park
Washington, District of Columbia