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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chinatown a good place to live?
Chinatown is a good place to live. Chinatown is considered very walkable and very bikeable with excellent transit options. Chinatown is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Chinatown has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.0 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $147,028 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 60.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Chinatown are renters, with 76% of residents renting and 24% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Chinatown can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Chinatown neighborhood guide.
Is Chinatown, DC a safe neighborhood?
Chinatown, DC is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Chinatown?
The median home price in Chinatown is $437,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $87,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.53%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,220 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $95K a year to afford the median home price in Chinatown. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Chinatown is $147K.
What are the best public schools in Chinatown?
The best public schools that serve Chinatown are:
- Thomson Elementary School has an A- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 8:1.
- Cardozo Education Campus has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- Dunbar High School has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
What are the best private schools in Chinatown?
The best private schools that serve Chinatown are:
- Gonzaga College High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Templeton Academy DC has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Capitol Hill Day School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 3.3.
What are the most popular zip codes in Chinatown, Washington, DC?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Chinatown, Washington, DC?
The most popular neighborhoods near Chinatown, Washington, DC are Mount Vernon Triangle, Penn Quarter, Mount Vernon Square, Downtown DC and Logan Circle.
Are home prices dropping in Chinatown?
Yes, home prices in Chinatown are down 38% in the last 12 months.
