Why Live in Judiciary Square
Judiciary Square in Washington, D.C., is known for its classical-style government buildings, including Old City Hall and several courthouses. The neighborhood attracts law enforcement professionals, students, and government workers due to its urban character and walkability to work and entertainment. Georgetown Law is nearby, and major employers include the D.C. Court of Appeals and the FBI. Residents can easily walk to Penn Quarter, which offers numerous restaurants and the Capital One Arena, or to the National Mall. Housing primarily consists of modern high-rise condos and stylish apartment buildings, such as 400 MASS Ave Condos and The Cosmopolitan Condos, with amenities like swimming pools and gyms. Judiciary Square has a 99 Walk Score and 100 Transit Score, with Union Station less than 1 mile away and access to multiple Metro lines. Local attractions include the National Building Museum, the National Law Enforcement Museum, and the Capital Jewish Museum. Dining options are mostly found in nearby Penn Quarter, with new restaurants like Mi Vida and Oyamel Cocina Mexicana. For groceries, there's a Safeway on L Street. Green spaces in the neighborhood include John Marshall Park and Judiciary Park, with the National Mall offering additional outdoor areas. Students have access to highly rated private schools such as Templeton Academy and Gonzaga College High School, as well as the top-rated public charter school BASIS DC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Judiciary Square a good place to live?
Judiciary Square is a good place to live. Judiciary Square is considered very walkable and very bikeable with excellent transit options. Judiciary Square has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 29.1 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $156,624 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 77.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Judiciary Square are renters, with 86.4% of residents renting and 13.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Judiciary Square can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Judiciary Square neighborhood guide.
Is Judiciary Square, DC a safe neighborhood?
Judiciary Square, DC is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Judiciary Square?
The median home price in Judiciary Square is $499,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $99,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.18%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,440 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $105K a year to afford the median home price in Judiciary Square. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Judiciary Square is $157K.
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Home Trends in Judiciary Square, DC
On average, homes in Judiciary Square, Washington sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Judiciary Square, Washington over the last 12 months is $494,450, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$494,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,785,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$717,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$464,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$522
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$499,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%