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Washington, District of Columbia · ZIP 20020

Washington — ZIP 20020

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Washington (20020) scores 53/100 — Fair for Washington. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $359K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index40/100
Avg math proficiency6%
Avg reading proficiency10%
Schools nearby23

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index68/100
Typical home value$359K
Median rent$2,182/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$359K

Median Rent

$2,182/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Beers ESPK–05412
17%
22%
KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS05–08435
12%
20%
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ESPK–03409
12%
12%
Randle Highlands ESPK–05301
12%
8%
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS04–08315
8%
12%
Garfield ESPK–05252
8%
17%
Ketcham ESPK–05244
8%
17%
Rocketship PCS - Rise AcademyPK–05346
7%
5%
KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS01–04408
6%
8%
Lawrence E. Boone ESPK–05416
3%
8%
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS09–12373
3%
17%
Stanton ESPK–05288
3%
3%
Anacostia HS09–12246
3%
3%
Savoy ESPK–05233
3%
8%
Moten ESPK–05216
3%
8%
Excel AcademyPK–08363
2%
11%
Johnson MS06–08307
2%
7%
Kramer MS06–08213
1%
2%
Cedar Tree Academy PCSPK–02399Not reportedNot reported
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCSPK–KG282Not reportedNot reported
Lee Montessori PCS - East EndPK–04246Not reportedNot reported
I Dream PCSPK–0599Not reportedNot reported
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas KnollPK–PK39Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

53,885

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

30%

Median Age

33.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20020 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 20020 has a school score of 40/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 20020 is approximately $359K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 20020 in Washington has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.