Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (33) A+
Port City Java
Coffee Shop
Radici
Coffee Shop
Peregrine Espresso
Coffee Shop
Le Pain Quotidien
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe 8
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
As You Are
Coffee Shop
Le Bon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Call Your Mother
Coffee Shop
Lincoln Park Bar & Wine
Coffee Shop
District Doughnut
Coffee Shop
Cafe Berlin
Coffee Shop
Bagels & Baguettes
Coffee Shop
Sweet Lemon Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Pretzel Bakery
Coffee Shop
Slipstream
Coffee Shop
Lot 38 Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
The Hill Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ebenezer's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Gregorys Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bethesda Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
East St Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (17) A+
Folger Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Miracle Theatre
Cinema
Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building
Attraction
Supreme Court of the United States
Attraction
Sewall-Belmont House and Museum
Museum
Emancipation Hall
Attraction
United States Capitol
Attraction
American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
Attraction
Washington Union Station
Attraction
National Museum of the U.S. Navy
Museum
Rubell Museum DC
Museum
Blind Whino SW Arts Club
Art Gallery
Tom Lantos
Attraction
National Garden Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
John Philip Sousa
Attraction
Cold War Gallery
Art Gallery
National Postal Museum
Museum
Henry Clay
Attraction
John C. Calhoun
Attraction
John Quincy Adams
Attraction
Nicholas Begich
Attraction
Joy of Motion Dance Center
Theatre Arts
Joseph Gilbert Totten
Attraction
William H. Emory
Attraction
Atlas Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (109) A+
Prego
Deli
Eat Brgz
Fast Food
Hayden's Liquor
Alcohol
District Taco
Fast Food
JJ Mutt Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
&pizza
Fast Food
Hawk 'n' Dove
Bar
Capitol Hill Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Chipotle
Fast Food
Eat-Bar
Bar
Pizza Boli's
Fast Food
Good Stuff Eatery
Fast Food
Chat's Liquors
Alcohol
Sweetgreen
Fast Food
Betsy
Bar
Porrón by ANXO
Bar
Extreme Pizza
Fast Food
Burrito Brothers
Fast Food
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Lola's
Bar
Valor Brewpub
Bar
Congressional Liquors
Alcohol
Bullfeathers
Bar
Albert's Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (7) A+
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
Community Centre
Sport&Health
Gym
The Community Building
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Trapeze School of New York
Gym
Randall Recreation Center
Gym
Yoga District
Gym
Hot Yoga Capitol Hill
Gym
Rosedale Recreation Center
Community Centre
Anacostia Community Boathouse
Community Centre
Club Pilates
Gym
BYNDfit
Gym
Fitness Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
"Primal Fitness" Parkour and CrossFit gym
Gym
MSSD Gym and Pool
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Eckington Community Center
Community Centre
Reformation Fitness
Gym
Kennedy Recreation Center
Community Centre
District Cryo
Gym
District Pilates
Gym
Almas Temple
Community Centre
Wired Cycling
Gym
Groceries (16) A+
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Souk
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Ladurée
Bakery
Magnolia Bakery
Bakery
Batter Bowl Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Paste & Rind Cheese Co.
Cheese
Me & My Super Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Uptown Bakers
Bakery
Bullfrog Bagels
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Streets Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Pluma
Bakery
Ravenhook Bakehouse
Bakery
Red Apron
Butcher
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Bakery
Parks (132) A+
Turtle Park
Park
Seward Square
Park
Playground at 9th & Penn
Playground
Marion Park
Park
Folger Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Watkins Recreation Center
Park
Watkins
Park
Stanton Park
Park
Garfield Park
Park
Garfield Playground
Playground
Triangle
Park
Payne Playground
Playground
Virginia Avenue Park
Park
The Spirit of Justice Park
Park
Lovejoy Park
Park
Joy Evans
Park
Lovejoy Playground
Playground
Canal Park
Park
Kingsman Field
Park
Charter School Playground
Playground
Upper Senate Park
Park
Dennis Dolinger Memorial Park
Park
Admiral Leutze Park
Park
West Leutze Park
Park
Shops (91) A+
Forecast
Clothing
Eastern Market Nails & Hair
Beauty
Capitol Hill Books
Books
Angelo M Nails
Beauty
Beaming Hair Salon
Hairdresser
MyEyeDr.
Optician
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Volanni
Florist
East City Book Shop
Books
Labyrinth Games & Puzzles
Toys
European Wax Center
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Nails Spa
Beauty
Congress Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Tracy Salon
Hairdresser
P & C Market
Convenience Store
MyEyeDr.
Optician
Motts Market
Convenience Store
Capitol Supreme Market
Convenience Store
Capitol Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Frager's Ace HardwareFrager's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Howl to the Chief
Pets
Little District Books
Books
Potomac Tobacco Mini Market
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Catholic University-Brookland (A+)

2. Takoma Park (A+)

3. Chevy Chase (A+)

4. Stadium-Armory (A+)

5. Foxhall Village (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 36.4% take public transportation in Capitol Hill.
Public Transit Stops (82)
Stops & Stations A+
Eastern Market
Transit Station
Pennsylvania Avenue SE And 8th Street SE
Bus Stop
96, 97 route
Bus Stop
Pennsylvania Ave SE & 3rd St SE
Bus Stop
Independence Ave SE & 2nd St SE
Bus Stop
8th Street SE And G Street SE
Bus Stop
8th Street SE And G Street SE
Bus Stop
2nd Street & E Capitol Street (Supreme Court) Southbound
Bus Stop
Independence Avenue & 1st Street Southeast Westbound
Bus Stop
Independence Avenue & 1st Street Southeast Eastbound
Bus Stop
Capitol South
Transit Station
Hart
Transit Station
Dirksen
Transit Station
Independence Ave SE & New Jersey Ave SE
Bus Stop
Independence Avenue & New Jersey Avenue Southeast Eastbound
Bus Stop
8th Street SE And L Street SE
Bus Stop
8th Street SE And L Street SE
Bus Stop
U.S. Capitol
Transit Station
Russell
Transit Station
Potomac Avenue
Transit Station
M Street & Isaac Hull Avenue Southeast Opposite Westbound
Bus Stop
600 M Street SE (Washington Navy Yard entrance)
Bus Stop
U.S. Capitol
Transit Station
M Street & Isaac Hull Avenue Southeast Eastbound
Bus Stop
M Street & 8th & 9th Streets Mid Eastbound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
36.4% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Barnaby Woods (F)

2. Adams Morgan (A+)

3. Anacostia (A+)

4. Au-Tenleytown (A+)

5. Berkley (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Capitol Hill is 160/100 - which is 8% higher than District of Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Anacostia (D-)

2. Deanwood (D-)

3. Brentwood (F)

4. Stadium-Armory (F)

5. South West (F)

crime F

Capitol Hill crime rates are 5,346 per 100k, which is 22% higher than District of Columbia
Property Crime
4,672 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
674 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Barnaby Woods (A+)

2. Glover Park (A+)

3. Au-Tenleytown (A+)

4. Cleveland Park (A+)

5. The Palisades (A)

employment A+

The median income in Capitol Hill is $102,238 - which is 40% higher than District of Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$102,238 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Shaw (A+)

2. Brightwood (A+)

3. Columbia Heights (A+)

4. Catholic University-Brookland (A+)

5. Foggy Bottom (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (22)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
MedStar Health Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Morton 8th St Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 18
Fire Station
Washington District of Columbia Police Department District 1 Substation
Police
Richard Y. Lee, D.D.S.
Dentist
The Specialty Hospital of Washington
Hospital
Capitol Hill Medical Clinic
Clinic
East of The River Health Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Engine Company 8
Doctor
Washington Navy Yard Fire Station 42
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Branch Health Clinic
Clinic
Smile Center Dental Clinic
Dentist
Super Pharmacy & Medical Equipment
Pharmacy
H Street Care Pharmacy & Wellness
Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center
Clinic
Dynamic Health and Wellness
Pharmacy
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 3
Fire Station
Washington District of Columbia Police Chief Headquarters
Police
Capital Dentist
Dentist
Washington DC Fire and EMS Station
Fire Station
Advance Dental Care DC
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Adams Morgan (A+)

2. Anacostia (A+)

3. Brightwood (A+)

4. Capitol Hill (A+)

5. Catholic University-Brookland (A+)

housing C

Capitol Hill home prices are $587,596 - which is 16% higher than District of Columbia
Home Price
$587,596 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
5.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Takoma Park (B)

3. Glover Park (B)

4. South West (B)

5. Adams Morgan (B-)

schools B

The Capitol Hill graduation rate is 94% - which is 7% higher than District of Columbia
School Test Scores
36% F
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (24) A+
Brent Es
St Peter School
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Watkins Es Capitol Hill Cluster
Peabody Es Capitol Hill Cluster
Van Ness Es
Tyler Es
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs
Maury Elementary School At Eliot Hine
Payne Es
Stuart Hobson Ms Capitol Hill Cluster
Friendship Pcs Chamberlain Middle
Center City Pcs Capitol Hill
Friendship Pcs Chamberlain Elementary
Eagle Academy Pcs Capitol Riverfront
Ludlow Taylor Es
Kingsman Academy Pcs
Capitol Hill Montessori School At Logan
School Within School At Goding
Waterfront Academy
Eliot Hine Ms
Miner Es
St Coletta Special Education Pcs
J O Wilson Es
Residential Schools
High Schools (5) A+
Blyth Templeton Academy
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Kingsman Academy Pcs
Eastern Hs
St Coletta Special Education Pcs
Gonzaga College High School
Anacostia Hs
Basis Dc Pcs
Kipp Dc College Preparatory Academy Pcs
Model Secondary School For The Deaf
Phelps Architecture Construction And Engineering Hs
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs
Dunbar Hs
Mckinley Technology Hs
River Terrace Ec
Washington Mathematics Science Technology Pchs
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs
Washington Metropolitan Hs
Cornerstone Schools Of Washington, Dc
Friendship Pcs Technology Preparatory Academy High
Seed Pcs Of Washington Dc
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Parkside High
Friendship Pcs Collegiate Academy
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Berkley (A+)

2. Mount Vernon Square (A+)

3. Cleveland Park (A+)

4. Barnaby Woods (A+)

5. Woodley Park (A+)

ratings B

Capitol Hill has an overall rating of 72% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B+
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes C
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Au-Tenleytown (A+)

2. Glover Park (A+)

3. Chevy Chase (A+)

4. Cleveland Park (A+)

5. The Palisades (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Area Guide

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Capitol Hill Area Facts

  • Capitol Hill has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Capitol Hill crime rates are 26% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Capitol Hill is 2% lower than the Washington average

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It isnt what areavibes say it is. 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 02, 2022) This isnt capitol hill's true stats, this is just a cluster of neighborhoods going into the Capitol Hill's name. However, Capitol hill is great. Nice diversity, nearby parks, accessible metro, nearby stores, and pretty peaceful people. Capitol Hill do have some hoods but it isnt ...Read More really as bad as those in NE or SE. The crime rate is deceiving and this isn't a neighborhood like Anacostia. Read Less
Lives in it 3 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 14, 2021) Its all not that bad, just sometimes it can look a bit imtimidating but just like the whole dc, if you mind your business or come friendly, your chances of being in a crime is low ...Read More Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Capitol Hill? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Turtle Park
      Seward Square
      Playground at 9th & Penn
      Marion Park
      Folger Park
      Lincoln Park
      Watkins Recreation Center
      Watkins

      Entertainment

      Folger Theatre
      The Miracle Theatre
      Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building
      Supreme Court of the United States
      Sewall-Belmont House and Museum
      Emancipation Hall
      United States Capitol
      American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial

      Food & Drink

      Prego
      Eat Brgz
      Hayden's Liquor
      District Taco
      JJ Mutt Wine & Spirits
      &pizza
      Hawk 'n' Dove
      Capitol Hill Wine & Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Capitol Hill? Of all people who commute, 36.4% take public transportation in Capitol Hill.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      36%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Capitol Hill? The cost of living in Capitol Hill is 160/100 - which is 8% higher than District of Columbia.
      Capitol Hill
      160

      60% more expensive than average

      Washington
      164

      64% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Capitol Hill? Capitol Hill crime rates are 5,346, which are 22% higher than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      5,346 per 100k people

      130% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      130% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Capitol Hill? The median income in Capitol Hill is $102,238 which is 40% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $102,23885% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $58,42896% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Capitol Hill a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mule Hospital
      The Specialty Hospital of Washington
      Washington Hospital
      Wasington DC VA Medical Center
      Psychiatric Institute of Washington
      George Washington University Hospital
      Children's National Medical Center
      United Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Psychiatric Institute of Washington
      Center for Sickle Cell Disease
      Claridge Towers Geriatric Health Center
      Congress Heights Clinic
      Hillcrest Womens Surgical Center
      Howard University Hospital Family Health Center
      Perry Family Health Center
      The Center For Mental Health

      C Housing

      What are Capitol Hill home prices? Capitol Hill home prices are $587,596 - which is 16% higher than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $587,596218% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,61570% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      30% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Capitol Hill have good schools? The Capitol Hill graduation rate is 94% - which is 7% higher than District of Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Capitol Hill a good place to live? Capitol Hill has an overall rating of 72% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      12 total surveys

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