Quick answer
District of Columbia can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $724,600, rent of $1,900/month and household income of $106,287, and the state's violent crime rate (806 per 100k, 2025) is above the median state. Start your research with Washington.
Median home value
$724,600
Top-scoring places
Median rent
$1,900/mo
Household income
$106,287
Violent crime / 100k
806
District of Columbia, 2025
Population change
+0.2%
Tracked places + counties
Home value change
+2.8%
State wage income tax
Yes
Home value ÷ income
6.8×
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 50 | $724,600 | $1,900 | $106,287 | +0.2% |
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 50 | $724,600 | $1,900 | $106,287 | +0.2% |
Verdict factors to check before you decide
- 1Price the whole address: taxes, insurance, utilities and HOA, not just the listing.
- 2Confirm the exact city, county and school assignment for the address.
- 3Drive the commute at the hours you will actually travel.
- 4Check flood, heat and storm exposure on official maps.
- 5Compare crime at the jurisdiction level, then visit at night.
Frequently asked questions
Is District of Columbia a Good Place to Live in 2027?
District of Columbia can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $724,600, rent of $1,900/month and household income of $106,287, and the state's violent crime rate (806 per 100k, 2025) is above the median state. Start your research with Washington.
What are the best places to live in District of Columbia?
In the Smart Movers Club app, the top-scoring District of Columbia cities are Washington, and the top counties are District of Columbia. Scores combine income, housing, growth, employment and education.
Does District of Columbia have a state income tax?
Yes, District of Columbia taxes wage income. Check the state revenue department for current rates and compare property and sales taxes too.
Where does this data come from?
Figures come from the Smart Movers Club app, which compiles U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates and FBI state crime rates. Census figures are survey estimates, not live listing prices.
