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Washington, DC
Washington DC Homeowners Say:
Happy Home Scores are based on participants' answers to four key questions:
What Makes Washington DC's Homeowners Happy?
Our research shows that homeowner happiness boils down to a combination of three important factors:1. Dwelling
Affordable, well-functioning homes offering enjoyable accommodations
34 years
average home age
79%
have renovated their homes
67%
are happy with their home's size and layout
49%
say they have adequate storage
$547,000
Average Home Price (U.S. Census)
39%
"The cost of living is reasonable"
2. Community
A sense of diversity, safety and a strong neighborhood network
Diversity
57%
"I feel that my community is racially diverse"
54%
"I feel that my community is religiously diverse"
Safety
72%
"I live in a community that makes me feel safe"
68%
"My community offers good fire, police and medical services"
Neighborhood
55%
"I have neighbors I
enjoy"
68%
"I trust my neighbors"
4,812,246
Population (U.S. Census)
3. Accessibility
Practical commutes and access to important attractions and services
Commuting and travel times
51%
live and work in close proximity
59%
have a reasonable commute
84%
have easy access to highways
Access to Attractions and Services
88%
live within one hour of a major metro area
71%
have access to shopping that meets their needs
49%
live close to body of water
60 Minutes
Average travel time to work
Want to know more? See Our Methodology.
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