Old Town vs Capitol Hill

Washington, DC Neighborhood Comparison

Capitol Hill's median sale price is $907k, about 2.3 times Old Town's $400k (Redfin, Jan–Mar 2026; Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Old Town
$400k median
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Neighborhood B
Capitol Hill
$907k median
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Old Town
Metric
Capitol Hill
$400k
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Median Price
$907k
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School Rating
not compared: missing on one side
7/10
Old Town
Median Price
44%
Capitol Hill
Median Price
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Town or Capitol Hill more expensive?

Old Town has a median home price of $400k and Capitol Hill is $907k. Old Town is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Old Town or Capitol Hill?

Old Town has a school rating of 0/10 and Capitol Hill rates 7/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Old Town has no Walk Score on file. Capitol Hill has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.