District of Columbia rankings

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Map of District of Columbia: the 1 largest cities

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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

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City rankings

Ranked by population.

Ranked by median rent a month.

Ranked by median household income.

Ranked by yearly rent as share of income.

Ranked by unemployment (acs).

Ranked by county average annual pay.

Ranked by bachelor's degree or higher.

Ranked by homeowners (share of households).

Ranked by work from home.

Ranked by commute of 45 minutes or more.