Washington, District of Columbia
Major District of Columbia city with a diverse economy
WhereAtHome Score
66.2
Dout of 100
Overview
Washington is a District of Columbia city with a population of approximately 679K, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $576,796. Median household income is $101,722.
Key Highlights
- Population of approximately 679K (2023 Census estimate)
- Median home value of $576,796 (Zillow ZHVI)
- Median household income of $101,722 (Census ACS)
- Average commute time of 30.5 minutes
- Part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Ward 1 (county-level results)
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Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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