Survey says don't move to Washington, DC

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Survey says don't move to Washington, DC

https://www.wusa9.com/amp/article/news/local/dc/dc-is-the-most-undesirable-us-city-survey-says/65-08ba43d4-4e68-418d-9bd6-0ccfcfd8dc40

The District beats out LA out as the worst U.S. city to live in, according to the survey.

Author: Samantha Gilstrap
Published: 8:51 PM EDT September 2, 2023
Updated: 8:51 PM EDT September 2, 2023

WASHINGTON — If you've been asking yourself where should I move next? Well, you might want to cross Washington, D.C. off your list.

A newly released survey from Home Bay says the District is the least desirable city in the United States to live in.

The real estate education platform partnered with Allied Van Lines, one of the world’s largest moving companies, to find the most (and least) desirable places in the U.S. in 2023.

According to the survey, the most desirable places to live have a low crime rate, affordable homes, and a low cost of living. Which D.C. is lacking.

Residents in D.C. are said to struggle with many of the same problems that the rest of the country is dealing with including a high cost of living and higher than average home prices.

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[IronLionZion]

1. It makes me sad that I had to move out earlier this year

the post-COVID crime boom shows no signs of relenting. The sirens, shootings, and generally awful behavior from people became unbearable. I like Arlington, it's quieter and walkable and cheaper.

[jimfields33]

4. DC has gone down the tubes. Why can't they get the city out of desperation?

They are losing businesses which is not good for the tax base or those living there. I think you made a prudent decision to move away.

[Walleye]

2. My brother and sister-in-law live in Arlington. Raised their two kids there they love it

[TexasDem69]

3. We lived in Arlington

For almost 10 years when I worked in DC. Great place to live but a lot different than actually living in DC, other than both having an outrageously expensive housing market. DC has a lot of problems.

[Walleye]

5. Yes it is entirely different