District of Columbia Eviction Risk Map
2 cities · 1,344,158 residents · Avg risk 9.0/10 (Very High)Statewide heatmap
Each dot is a city. Colors: red = high eviction risk, green = low. Click any city for the full score breakdown.
Highest-risk cities in District of Columbia
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Counties in District of Columbia
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About eviction risk in District of Columbia
District of Columbia spans 2 cities in our dataset, with an average landlord-risk score of 9.0/10. Scores range from 9.0 in the most landlord-neutral jurisdictions to 9.0 in the most tenant-protective. The state's average rent burden (median gross rent ÷ median household income) is 28.5%, which is the single strongest predictor of eviction filings.
Landlords operating anywhere in District of Columbia should review state-level statutes on notice periods, just-cause requirements, security deposit limits, and grace periods before initiating any eviction. Local ordinances in tenant-protective cities may impose additional requirements beyond state minimums — use the city grids above to see risk at the specific jurisdiction where you own rentals.