One of the oldest and most dense residential neighborhoods of D.C., the Capitol Hill area is home to the Capitol Building, the Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court. With a population of 55,592, there are approximately 8,063 people per square mile. Cost of living here is about 8% higher than the Washington DC average, with real estate prices 16% higher and rent 19% higher. Along with costly housing prices, Capitol Hill also has high crime rates, coming in at 31% higher than the Washington DC average.

Downtown, Washington DC has a population of 8,132 people and much lower than average living costs. Cost of living is 7% lower than the DC average; real estate is 26% lower, and rent is 37% lower than the DC average. In tandem with the lower population and the lower living cost is the crime rate. That, too, is 7% lower than the DC average.

Woodley Park, Washington, DC, population 7,667, is a beautiful, costly, and safe neighborhood to live in in the Washington DC area. Its housing costs are roughly 87% higher than the DC average, with rental prices 25% higher, but the crime rates are 50% lower than that of the DC limits. These scores give Woodley Park an excellent livability rating of 72/100 according to arevibes.com.

A little bigger than Woodley Park, Cleveland Park, Washington, DC maintains a population of 11,732, and many of the same characteristics that make it a great place to live in the DC Metro area. If you can afford to live here, you have chosen a place that has a livability score of 75/100 from areavibes.com. Crime rates are 64% lower than the district’s average. Real Estate, rent, and cost of living are all higher, but worth the price tag. The median age in this area is 39, and 37% of families living here have children under the age of 18.

Foggy Bottom has an average livability score with crime rates a little lower than the DC. Although the rental prices in Foggy Bottom are slightly higher, real estate prices are 28% lower, and cost of living is 8% lower than the DC average.

Georgetown, population 14,118, rates below average for its livability score far above average for its fashion, charm, and epicurean lifestyle. Real Estate is 109% higher than that of DC! Tourists and shoppers are drawn to the fashion forward styles and fine detailed things. This town was founded more than fifty years before Washington, DC, and possesses a strong individualized personality and an established community. Stop by Georgetown Cupcakes for an afternoon snack, or take a tour of some of the most exclusive row homes and mansions in the city.

With a population of 17,154, Adams Morgan, gives Metro Area residents another living option. Crime rates are 31% lower than neighboring communities, but its real estate, rental, and cost of living prices are all considerably higher. Checkout some attractive rowhouses, pre-war apartments. The male to female ratio is split evenly and the median age is 35.7. Enjoy daytime diversions like trying new foods, or listening to new music. Streets are lined with unique shops and eclectic decor.

U Street Corridor, Washington DC provides yet another option for those needing to live near the capitol, but not wanting to pay the premium that it requires. This neighborhood mixes heritage and culture, while letting you live like a local. Housing options are expensive, but they offer a mix of row houses, condos, and loft apartments. Crime rates in the area are about 3% lower than the District’s average. Rental prices, real estate prices and cost of living are all comparable to that of Washington, D.C.