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[quote=Anonymous]I live in G'town with young children, and don't recommend it. Unless you are a social climber, it's a stuffy, boring place for kids. And we have a large home with a large yard...unfortunately, most of the neighbors are retired and seek 'quiet' ...

You will be very uncomfortable in any home under $2.5, at least, in Georgetown. No yard or parking for that price either.

Chevy Chase DC is a good bet (Lafayette school is great), and the neighborhood is sweet with single family homes.

Capitol Hill is probably the best for young children, but real estate is climbing there. Crime is random and violent when it occurs on the Hill, however. (And, yes, we lived there for many years, for those willing to jump on me about this...)

You should look at the burbs...N. VA or Chevy Chase, MD (Montgomery County--great schools) if you want a nice home and a good school system.

I know you said 'urban' but unless you live in DC for a bit (rent first!) you may have a tough time getting a grip on neighborhoods and school systems.

One last thought: Many in DC send their children to private schools for a reason. While some of the charters and a few of the public schools are okay, the DC school system has so much to be desired it moves most families out of the city and into the burbs.[/quote]

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