Living in Washington, DC
Neighborhood Guide

Living in Washington DC

Thinking about living in Washington DC?  You are in the right place! This page is your curated guide to life in Washington, DC, featuring video walkthroughs, neighborhood spotlights, and local insight to help you figure out where in the District feels like home. Whether you’re relocating from across the country or just moving across town, living in Washington DC can feel like both an opportunity and an overwhelming puzzle.

DC is a patchwork of neighborhoods, each with its own vibe, pace, and price point. You will find bustling and walkable areas and quiet and residential areas with tree-lined streets and historic rowhomes.  Families looking for walkability, parks, and access to quality schools love neighborhoods like AU Park, Glover Park, Chevy Chase DC, Capitol Hill, or Cleveland Park. If you’re a professional who values a short commute and vibrant nightlife, Logan Circle, Shaw, or Navy Yard might be more your speed. And for empty nesters who want culture, architecture, and a strong sense of community, Dupont Circle or Woodley Park offer charm, walkability, and lifestyle without giving up access to everything DC has to offer.

There’s no single “best” neighborhood in DC. That’s where these videos come in – direct from someone who has been living in Washington DC for 20+ years in two different neighborhoods. I can offer a lot of insight from my experience here. Each video on this page gives you a local’s-eye view into what living in Washington DC actually looks like. We’ll talk about commute options (spoiler: Metro is great in some places, nonexistent in others), local schools and boundaries, (another spoiler; there’s a lot to know with a lottery process and a charter program) housing types, pricing realities, and the personality of each neighborhood.