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Are there any slums in Washington, D.C.?

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The Urban Institute counts 31 high-poverty Census tracts in the District, down from 37 in 1990 before revitalization began. read more

There are low income housing in certain parts of the city, but that is vanishing very rapidly. I would say within the next few years Washington D.C. is going to for the rich and middle class citizens. read more

Best Answer: The "slum" areas in Washington, DC, for the most part look pretty good. They tend to have old row houses, many of which are in a decent state of repair. There aren't too many low-cost apartment complexes, as are commonly found in other major cities. read more

It's more complex than that: Like every major metropolitan area in the United States, Washington D.C. experienced huge growth in the post-depression years - the city really came up, did away with its antiquated (though charming) streetcar system and began the implementation of arguably one of the best commuter rail systems in the country. read more