The Washington, DC area is a great place to live with a variety of choices for work, recreation and lifestyles. Here are the pros and cons to living in the Washington, DC area. Do you have additional things that you love or hate about the region? Visit the DC forum and share your ideas.

·         Plenty of things to do. The Washington, DC area has lots of cultural activities, entertainment, shopping, festivals, outdoor recreation, and great restaurants.

·         Mild weather and four seasons. The Mid-Atlantic region has relatively mild weather and fewer natural disasters than other parts of the United States. Residents look forward to the beauty of the seasonal changes.

·         Central location. The region offers a variety of getaways within a few hours drive. You can enjoy a day trip or weekend getaway at the beach, the mountains, or several cities including DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, Wilmington, Philadelphia, and New York.

·         Diversity of people. The Washington, DC area is home to a wide variety of people from different ethnic backgrounds, nationalities, religions, and economic levels. Overall the population is highly educated which makes it an interesting place to live. See Census information.

·         Variety of Neighborhoods.The region has everything from urban condo/apartments to suburban townhouses and single family homes to rural farmland. You can choose to live in a community that best suits your lifestyle.

·         Political Influence. Scandals, political demonstrations and daily proceedings on Capitol Hill make the DC area an interesting place to live. As the nation’s capital, the government has a big impact on the region. The job market is strong because of government employers and contracts. The political climate is constantly changing and the world’s eye is always on this city.