Washington, DC metro relocation guide
Moving to District of Columbia, DC
About District of Columbia
Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington, is the federal capital city of the United States, and its only federal district. The city stands on the north-east bank of the Potomac River, across from the state of Virginia, surrounded by Maryland to its north, east, and south. The district was named for Columbia, the female personification of the American nation, through which human form and attributes are applied to the United States.
Home prices in District of Columbia
The median list in District of Columbia is $535,000.
Top places in District of Columbia
- National Mall & Memorial Parks — from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, with the Washington Monument.
- Smithsonian museums — 17+ free museums including Air and Space, American History, and Natural History.
- U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress — the Capitol complex on the Hill.
- The White House & Lafayette Square — the President's residence and park.
- Georgetown — historic waterfront neighborhood with shopping and dining.
- The Wharf — redeveloped Southwest Waterfront with restaurants and music venues.
- Rock Creek Park — 1,700-acre urban national park with trails.
- U Street / Shaw / H Street corridors — the city's historic entertainment and dining districts.
Commuting from District of Columbia
- All six Metro lines (Red, Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow, Green) serve the District; downtown stations include Metro Center, Gallery Place, L'Enfant Plaza, and Union Station.
- Union Station is the regional rail hub: MARC (all three lines), VRE (both lines), Amtrak (Northeast Corridor and long-distance), plus intercity buses.
- Driving within the District varies widely by neighborhood; most in-city trips run 15–35 minutes (approximate).
Schools in District of Columbia
Public schools: District of Columbia Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
District of Columbia FAQs
- What is the housing market like in District of Columbia, DC?
The median list in District of Columbia is $535,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from District of Columbia, DC?
All six Metro lines (Red, Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow, Green) serve the District; downtown stations include Metro Center, Gallery Place, L'Enfant Plaza, and Union Station. - Which school district serves District of Columbia, DC?
District of Columbia is served by District of Columbia Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.