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Washington D.C.
City in District of Columbia, United States
Overview
Washington D.C. the nation's capital, is famed for its iconic monuments, world-class museums, and diverse neighborhoods filled with history and culture. The city presents a unique blend of political power, green spaces, and lively local scenes, making it both a tourist hub and a dynamic place to live.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
District
District of Columbia
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.90°, -77.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$5,300
Local Cost
$2,750
Local Income
$5,900
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-18.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Upload
90 Mbps
Latency
180 ms
City Vibrancy
384
Coworking
2
Cafes
159
Nightlife
88
Parks
135
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
3064.0
Airport
DCA
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 98/100.
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