Old Town vs Van Ness-Forest Hills

Washington, DC Neighborhood Comparison

Van Ness-Forest Hills' median sale price is $810k, about 2.0 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
Van Ness-Forest Hills
$810k median
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Old Town
Metric
Van Ness-Forest Hills
$400k
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Median Price
$810k
Old Town
Median Price
49%
Van Ness-Forest Hills
Median Price
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Town or Van Ness-Forest Hills more expensive?

Old Town has a median home price of $400k and Van Ness-Forest Hills is $810k. Old Town is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Old Town or Van Ness-Forest Hills?

Old Town has a school rating of 0/10 and Van Ness-Forest Hills rates 0/10 (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. Van Ness-Forest Hills has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.