Whether you’re new to the area or have been here a while, below are some excellent real estate references that will help you learn more about the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia areas.
General Neighborhood Information
- City Data – demographics, income, education level, etc by zip code
- Mass Transit – Metro subways/buses, commute times from one address to another using mass transit
- Neighborhood Information – Washington DC metro area (incl. Northern Virginia, Maryland) neighborhood information
- Walking Distance – Find out what is within walking distance of your planned residence
Schools
- Montgomery County School Locator
- DC School Locator
- Fairfax County School Locator
- School Ratings – not for profit group, info on public & private schools
- Washington Post Challenge Index – rankings of all area public high schools
Crime Statistics and Mapping
- Crime Statistics by Neighborhood
- DC Mapping Tool – mapping tool put together by DC Police Dept
- National Sex Offender Public Registry
