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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cab drivers refused to go to the Hill in 2010? I'm sorry, I'm calling BS on that. That's ridiculous. You either got one lone crazy cabbie or you live in a part of SE or NE that is not on Capitol Hill. I have lived on Capitol Hill since 2004 and even H Street has been cab central since before 2010. [/quote]

It happened and still happens pretty damn regularly.  I'm sure some of it has to do with being lazy and preferring quick trips around G'town and downtown, however, they use crime as their excuse and it is a valid one.  I know a realtor who won't show people houses on the Hill until they've done independent research on crime statistics (just like many realtors won't show homes in Spring Valley until their clients have been informed about the munitions).  And yes, per capita, there are plenty of neighborhoods with crime as bad as the Hill's (neighborhoods you probably wouldn't want to live in).  However, per capita, crime in the JKLM districts isn't even in the same stratosphere as crime on the Hill.

I can't comprehend why someone would be considering moving into Brent when they could move into a JKLM school, have a safer neighborhood, a better elementary school and decent middle and high school options.  It just doesn't make sense to me.[/quote]

Still happens regularly? If this is happening regularly to you now, it has something to do with you as a passenger and the cab drivers are lying to you.

Yes, the Hill has more crime than upper NW, absolutely. The same things that make it so attractive to us as residents also make it more attractive to crime (lots of walkable bars and restaurants, wealthy neighbors, easy access to metro, bus, and highways to VA and MD). That's an urban trade-off just like smaller houses without big yards.

We could get larger house in upper NW for less than what we paid on the Hill and have a by-right middle school. We choose Capitol Hill because we prefer the neighborhood:[b] the neighbors, the commute (or lack of one), the walkability and amenities[/b]. Everything we like to do or need to do (the mall, Nats games, DC United games, the airport, Barracks Row, H Street, Union Market, Eastern Market, the Verizon Center and Penn Quarter restaurants, our offices downtown) are closer to Capitol Hill. We don't need to be close to the zoo or [b]Bethesda [/b]and we are extremely happy with Brent. [/quote]

All things we have in NW.  And please, one person mentioned Bethesda.  I think it is fair to say that the majority of people who live in NW don't count "proximity to Bethesda" as a perk.  There are many other things in our neck of the woods that are also great.  Many areas are also very walkable.  My commute is 3 stops on the Red Line to Farragut.  For nature and animal lovers, proximity to Rock Creek and the zoo are premium.

I think the point is, for OP's sake-- there are great benefits to living in either neighborhood.  Wherever you pick, you will love what that particular area offers.  I'm sure I'd love being near Eastern Market, but I live near to Dupont farmers market and so I love that instead.  The Mall is cool, but we have the zoo instead.  Barrack's Row has nice restaurants, but so does Dupont and 14th Street, both a quick bus/metro/car/Uber ride away.  I love the Nats, but for the 4-5 times/year I got to a game I can get to the stadium via metro or car by Rock Creek Park in 20-25 minutes, no biggie. Instead of the Mall I get the beauty of Rock Creek Park for impromptu hikes, picnics, etc.

Bottom line-- they are both nice places to live.  In either area you give up something.  In either place you are closer to some attractions and further from others.  In either place you can have great neighbors or crappy ones.  You can luck out with 10 other kids on your block, or wind up with none.  I won't even mention crime because, well, there are statistics for that and you can't ignore them, just determine what you feel comfortable with.

OP-- I would suggest you attend some open houses and get a feel for the schools.  Also, don't limit to JKLM.  There are other great schools in the Deal feeder.  Also, Hardy is getting better and better.  I certainly wouldn't rule out Stoddert, Ross, Eaton, etc. just because of Hardy.

Good luck![/quote]

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