Moving to Washington

4 shuls
1 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
Median home $1,292,400 · 44% rent

Home value and renters: Census, ZIP 20007, 2020–2024.

Moving to Washington, DC: a practical guide

Housing and what it costs

Housing in the District is mostly rowhouses, condos and apartments. Georgetown, near Kesher Israel, is among the most expensive parts of the city; neighborhoods near the other shuls vary widely. Use the apartment search above for live listings.

Picking a street

The shuls are far apart, so choose the shul first. Kesher Israel is in Georgetown, the Shul of the Nation’s Capital is near Dupont Circle, Ohev Sholom is on 16th Street at the northern edge of the city, and Chabad East DC is on Capitol Hill. Check the walk from a specific address on the map.

Kosher and daily life

The National Capital Mikvah is in Georgetown. Kosher shopping and restaurants are far more plentiful in Silver Spring’s Kemp Mill and in Rockville, a short drive or Metro ride away.

Schools

The area’s Orthodox day schools are in the Maryland suburbs, mostly in Silver Spring and Rockville. Confirm current admissions, tuition and busing directly with each school.

Who it fits

Young professionals and couples who want to live in the city and walk to work or the Metro. Families with school-age children usually look at Silver Spring or Potomac as well.

Homes & apartments in Washington, DC

A pre-filtered search for Washington, DC. Check each listing against the map to see which shuls are within walking distance.

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Want help from someone local?

Tell us what you're looking for in Washington, DC and we can point you to a realtor who knows the area and understands what walking distance to shul actually means.

Local Jewish Federation

Jewish Federation of Greater Washington — the community's central planning and fundraising body, and a good first call when you move.

Comparing Washington, DC area neighborhoods? Moving to Silver Spring · Moving to Potomac

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Frequently asked questions

Is Washington, DC a good place to live for an observant family?

Orthodox shuls inside the District itself — Kesher Israel in Georgetown with the National Capital Mikvah nearby, the Shul of the Nation's Capital near Dupont Circle, Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue on 16th Street, and Chabad on Capitol Hill. This guide covers what housing costs, which section to look at, kosher shopping, and schools — and the map shows the 4 shuls you'd be walking to.

How much does it cost to live in Washington, DC?

Washington, DC sits in the $$$ range relative to the other communities on ShulMap. The US Census median home value for its ZIP (20007) is $1,292,400 (2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 44% of households rent — a ZIP-wide figure that trails today's asking prices. The housing section below gives the specifics. Figures are approximate and move with the market — use the home and apartment search on this page for current listings.

What Jewish amenities does Washington, DC have?

Washington, DC has 1 mikvah mapped on ShulMap, alongside 4 shuls. Walking distances shown are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.

How do I find a home near a shul in Washington, DC?

Start from the map on the Washington, DC shul page to see which blocks sit within walking distance of the shul you'd daven in, then use the home and apartment search on this page for live listings in that area. Walking distances are approximate and are not a halachic ruling — confirm with your rav.

Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.

ShulMap is an independent directory. Listings and routes are informational — verify all details directly with the source.