Capitol Hill

Right Next to the Eastern Market and Home to Many Families

A remarkable neighborhood with memorable structures such as the Supreme Court, Union Station and the Bartholdi Fountain. Literature or science lovers can spend a whole day at the Folger Shakespeare Library reading books and watching classical plays, or the US Botanic Garden attending gardening seminars and cooking classes.

Median rents in Capitol Hill

Studio

1,350

1 Bedroom

2,100

2 Bedroom

2,500

Living in
Capitol Hill

Convenient Acessibility

Great Restaurants And Bars

Incredibly Charming

Safe

Mostly Residential

Easy Commute

Fun Neighborhood

Not Much Nightlife

Vibrant

Proximity To Amenities

Quiet

Capitol Hill — 8/10 Rating (based on 10 neighborhood reviews)

Love the neighborhood. Very safe and residential. Easy access to campus (~30 commute). Not as close to restaurants, other attractions.

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GW Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

725 Massachusetts Ave

Quiet but very nice. Lots of young families. Decent restaurant selection. Not a lot of nightlife (besides 8th St SE which is a slightly older crowd). Generally go to U St / Dupont Circle / Adams Morgan area to go to bars, 20 to 30 minute uber (3-4 slow city miles). Decent metro access (silver, orange, blue, and red) and access to Union Station (Amtrak and buses). Close to National Mall and somewhat close to Nationals Park for baseball games. Commute to McLean HQ building is a 45 minute metro ride from Capitol South on the Silver Line. Driving w/ minimal traffic is 25 mins to office. Driving w/ bad traffic (usually in afternoons) is 1 hour.

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Financial Services Professional

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Capitol Hill

Amazing neighborhood that doesn't feel like its in a big city while being within walking distance to heart of DC. It's a fun and safe neighborhood to be in!

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Washington DC Resident

/10

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115 D Street SE

I love Capitol Hill. It's close to Eastern Market, easy access to two different Metro stops, and there is great food everywhere!

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Washington DC Resident

/10

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215 C Street

Far from school and people who live NW, but gorgeous area, lots of restaurants and bars and young people, right by the Capitol, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court.

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GW Law Student

/10

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518 2nd Street Apt 1 SE

Friendly, lots of dogs, cute coffee shops, great farmer's market.

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GW Law Student

/10

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214 12th ST SE, Apt. B, Washington, D.C.

It's an excellent, safe neighborhood with plenty of families. While it's not the most exciting neighborhood in the city, it's within walking distance of plenty of bars and restaurants.

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DC Resident

/10

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The Parkman at Lincoln Park

A great neighborhood right in the heart of Capitol Hill. Not much night life or young crowds but incredibly charming and great for dining out or brunch.

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Anonymous

/10

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Butterfield House

This a wonderful neighborhood... close to downtown, great restaurants and bars, and also quiet and residential.

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GW MBA Student

/10

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Self-Owned Home

During the day the area is safe and flocking with people. At night I would be careful walking alone.

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Financial Services Professional

/10

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Jenkins Row

Getting to Know
Capitol Hill

Neighborhood Boundaries

East to West Boundaries: 15th St SE to S Capitol St SE
North to South Boundaries: Massachusetts Ave NE to Southeast Fwy

dining

Bullfeathers

El Taco Loco, Eastern Market

Finn McCool’s

The Red Zebra

grocery

Capitol Hill Supermarket

Harris Teeter

Trader Joe’s

convenience

7-Eleven

The Corner Market

Walgreens

fitness

Balance Gym

Jade Fitness

St Marks Yoga Center

William H Rumsey Aquatic Center

parks

Garfield Park

Lincoln Park

Stanton Park

Virginia Avenue Dog Park

coffee

Bourbon Coffee

District Doughnut and Coffee

Firehook Bakery

Jacob’s Coffee House

bus

90/92 (bus)

96 (bus)

97 (bus)

V4 (bus)

rail

Blue/Orange (metro)

About your Neighbors

Data from the 2013 American Community Survey

	Zip Codes Capitol Hill includes zip codes 20003, 20002, and 20001
	Rent vs Own 45 % of Capitol Hill residents are renters
	Driving to Work 35 % of Capitol Hill residents drive to work
	New Construction 19 % of housing units in Capitol Hill have been built in the last 15 years

Building Types

79
%

<20 units

4
%

20-49 units

16
%

50+ units

Demographics

Children (under 18)

14
%

18 - 34

38
%

35 - 54

28
%

55+

20
%

Unit Mix

5
%

Studio

34
%

1 Bed

28
%

2 Bed

34
%

3+ Bed

Occupation or Education

Working Professional

64
%

Undergrad Student

4
%

Grad Student

5
%

Unemployed

5
%

Retired

21
%

What Capitol Hill Residents Think About Their Apartments

overall

7.7

value

7.7

amenities

6.0

social

7.0

management

7.0

safety

7.6

Weekends can be spent browsing farmer’s markets, in the Eastern Market - shopping for vintage clothes and jewelry or enjoying the taste of oysters.

Reviewers say it's an amazing neighborhood that feels pleasantly separate from the big city. It's home to a lot of young families, and it's quiet and safe.