370 discussions from residents and visitors
I've been working remotely from Washington for 7 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: pretty reasonable Internet: Decent, getting better with new providers...
Hey, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $724,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider — Washington sits at 977.1 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,900 for rent here. Household incomes average around $106,287 in Washington. I'd say it's better for families than youn...
Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 672K, Washington is a major city. Household incomes average around $106,287 in Washington. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here ar...
Just moved here 5 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider — Washington sits at 977.1 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,900 for rent here. Average temperature is around 58°F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a grea...
Random but Parent of two, been here since 2024. The school system in Cleveland Park is actually excellent. With a population of 672,079, the city has a {city_feel}. The weather averaging 58F year-round is {weather_feel}. Honestly the biggest downside is the traffic. The school system in Cleveland...
The community in Capitol Hill is really tight-knit. With a population of 672,079, the city has a {city_feel}. Crime rate at 977.1/100K residents is something to {crime_feel}. I feel like Washington is becoming more expensive without getting better. People here are friendlier than I expected coming...
Hey folks, It's a a major city city with about 672K people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Washington? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young single...
Hi all, We have two kids and With a population of 672K, Washington is a major city. Homes are going for about $724,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider — Washington sits at 977.1 per...
Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $106,287 in Washington. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Washington? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still m...
Hey, I work remote and chose Washington specifically for the lifestyle. The airport connections are decent which matters if you travel. With a population of 672,079, the city has a {city_feel}. The weather averaging 58F year-round is {weather_feel}. What I like: - Nice downtown area - Good school...
Alright, I'm a 30-year-old accountant and With a population of 672K, Washington is a major city. Household incomes average around $106,287 in Washington. The median home value here is around $724,600, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,900/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $72...
Can we talk about Transplant from Atlanta. Been here 5 months now. The parks system here is underrated. A friend just bought in Logan Circle for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. A friend just bought in Logan Circle for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. What I like: - Affordable compared ...
Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,900/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $106,287 in Washington. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast — some good, some not so mu...
Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider — Washington sits at 977.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $106,287 in Washington. Median household income is $106,287, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invest...
Hi all, I'm a 44-year-old data analyst and You can expect to pay around $1,900 for rent here. The median home value here is around $724,600, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Is this normal for Washington? The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost...
Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and It's a a major city city with about 672K people. With a population of 672K, Washington is a major city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you sugg...
Curious what people think. Just moved here 14 months ago and
Hey everyone, I grew up here, left for college, and came back 7 years ago. Traffic has gotten noticeably worse in the past year. A friend just bought in Capitol Hill for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. With a population of 672,079, the city has a {city_feel}. What I like: - Friendly locals ...
Alright, need some real talk here. Parent of two, been here since 2022. The parks system here is underrated. Home prices averaging is {home_feel}. I'm paying /mo for a 3-bed in Dupont Circle and honestly is pretty standard. Cost of living is wild how much cheaper it is compared to where I came f...
I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider — Washington sits at 977.1 per 100K. With a population of 672K, Washington is a major city. You can expect to pay around $1,900 for rent here. Average temperature is around 58°F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most familie...
So hear me out. Single, 51, work in finance. Anyone else feel the same?
For context, I work remote and chose Washington specifically for the lifestyle. Unemployment at 4.6% is {unemp_feel}. The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now. Is this just me?
Not sure if this belongs here but We relocated for my husband's job in tech. Hit me with your honest opinions.
OK honest question - I grew up here, left for college, and came back 9 years ago. A friend just bought in U Street for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. Honestly the biggest downside is the dating scene. Anyone else feel the same?
Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $724,600, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $106,287 in Washington. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this? ...
Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $724,600 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? Any help is appreci...
Throwaway thought - I work remote and chose Washington specifically for the lifestyle. Property values in H Street Corridor went up 5% last year alone. The airport connections are great which matters if you travel.
First post here. Average temperature is around 58°F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $724,600 on average. With a population of 672K, Washington is a major city. Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $106,287 in Washington. The school system varies a lot by...
Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 672K, Washington is a major city. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friend...
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