Top 10 Best Places To Live In Washington, DC 2022 | Best Areas To Live In DC | This Bahamian Gyal

[@clarafrenk4561]

I just moved out of DC after 58(!) years - yes, I’m a DC native. My favorite neighborhoods: Logan Circle, Southwest/the waterfront, and Brookland

[@mjones2619]

Georgetown has always been a great spot, speaking as a born and bred Virginian. Great stores and shopping

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

It is definitely a gem. I love it!!

[@robertmallory2354]

i'm hoping to move to the dc area after college so you've given me a lot of insight! thank you!

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Hi Robert. You are so welcome. Thanks for watching. Best of luck in your move. I think you'll love it here.

[@MsYourMama2T]

@@ThisBahamianGyal,hello. Do you know which neighborhood is Howard University located?...And do you know anything about the neighborhood??

[@burcu386]

thank you for this video! I mean it! its really helpful for knowing DC. Also the way you analyze is good.

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Awww...I really appreciate you saying that. You made my day. Take care.

[@shirleybracelets5922]

I love your video on DC. I love myself some DC. I have relatives all over DC & Maryland. I use to visit DC every holidays growing up with my grandma and sister. I went to DC right after graduation and work for awhile I was young got homesick and came back to NC. But I love DC and if I felt like driving I go to DC right now. Love it!

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

It definitely grew on me. I wasn't feeling DC at first. Haha.

[@jackboy2472]

Do you feel like it’s better than Charlotte?

[@charlenewhite4365]

Thank you for your review this was very helpful. I love your personality 😊 and being genuiness.

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Thank you so much for watching. I'm happy that people are going doen the rabbit hole on my channel. There is some great content on here.

[@ronapierre8993]

Great job young lady . Thank you for sharing your insights.

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Thank you for watching!!

[@aelsi1337]

Great video I love your perspectives!! Helped me out a ton 😊

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tb11212]

Heads up, depending on where you are in Georgetown and Foggy Bottom, it can have a LOT of college students. Both George Washington University and Georgetown University are in the area. If that bothers you, make sure you chose an area away from student housing or even off campus housing. I used to work in Foggy Bottom and every Thursday and Friday on my walk to the metro after work you could sense the buzz of college students, smell the weed, etc. The area is great and you can be away from students IF you do your research.

[@305livetv8]

Thank you for doing this... Great job...

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@susanalexander4683]

Georgetown is diverse in terms of different Europeans a lot of French, Germans, etc. Lots of buses to Georgetown.

[@clevecooper4212]

I enjoyed your piece very much as I'm considering moving to the city from PG County. I'm a bit disappointed that you didn't consider the SW Waterfront or Downturn. I'm particularly interested in those two neighborhoods. Just sayin'...

[@primrosed2338]

I just got back from D.C. and I stayed at an AirBnB in Capitol Hill neighborhood. Really liked it.

[@youngneo2956]

Living in Texas looking to move to DC.

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

I think you'd enjoy it. Be sure to check out some of my other videos so you know just what to expect. Thanks for watching and best of luck to you.

[@rossctm2231]

Don't move here trust

[@twanblack6524]

Bring a lot of money with u

[@carriek5156]

Just here to say your eyeliner is fantastic

[@sherennal]

Pls tell me, who has the most lit NYE party(s)…Thank u!!

[@tammyreise]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

You are most welcome, Tammy!

[@abigailr.7487]

What websites/apps did you use to find your condo or recommend especially for the D.C area

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Honestly, I can't remember which site I found my condo on. I remember contacting the owner and he told me that he didn't even advertise on the site I saw it listed on. We both laughed. He noted that some sites share listings without the poster's permission. I searched Zillow, For Rent, Apartments, did Google searches for "apartments near me" I was looking all over. If I'm being real, I think God secured this place for me because I was DONE searching and was just about to settle. Then this place appeared like an angel. No lie. lol.

[@Media_Insight]

A bit late to commenting, but hey, I made it. I cannot wait to come to DC for you to show me around. Great review. What killed me is the X+ parking rating. Hahhaa. Also, how funny is the name Foggy [soggy] bottom. Hahhaha

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Ohhhh you peeped that X- rating, huh?!! You are sharp, gyal. Very sharp indeed. The parking sucks. Thank you sooo much for watching!!

[@leahneal6981]

Nicely done

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@niwu5218]

This is random but may I ask where did you get your necklace from?

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Haha...I bought it from a jewelry store in Nassau, Bahamas called John Bull. I've had it for yearssss and it is my favourite piece. It's the tiniest gold cross, but I love it. Thanks for asking.

[@susanalexander4683]

It's Brookland - Brooklyn is in NY and it's Takoma - Tacoma is in Washington state - West Coast

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

I said Brookland. Not sure what you're referring to.

[@susanalexander4683]

@@ThisBahamianGyal check the text on the video

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

@@susanalexander4683 Thanks for pointing it out...will check the video. But, yeah...I know that it's Brookland. Thanks again for giving me the heads up.

[@veradarby7222]

Rental price/purchase ranges for each area would be great to know. Thx.

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

It's best to go on an apartment rental/home buying site for that information.

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

Make a goal to buy a bedroom bathroom suite on bus stops, with housemates, such as family or friends. The cheapest renovated is 300k by yourself in a lower wealth neighborhood. 150k with housemates per bed bath in a lower wealth neighborhood. 400k renovated bedroom bathroom suite on bus stops with housemates in a higher wealth neighborhood. The average salary at the largest employer is 130k. Working a couple jobs for a couple years and only buying 3k yearly of groceries, you should have no mortgage within 4 years of focused and dedicated to financial freedom. No place else globally offers this type of mobility for black people.

[@tdub226]

Any thoughts on Glover park for a young single?

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Hi there. Unfortunately, I'm not well-versed in that area enough to offer an educated/informed opinion. Sorry. 😔

[@raulemmanuelb.7786]

Thanks

[@jamming8148]

What would you say are the most affordable areas for renting?

[@ayalewdessieabebe]

I'm thinking about moving to Washington d.c. I'm from Seattle Washington I was raised in Seattle most all of my life. I was thinking trying to find some habesha Ethiopian girls I don't know nobody there wish me luck 🤞 ✈️🛫.

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

ALL THE BEST.

[@jarratouray]

Hey Ayalew, I am from Seattle too, living in Seattle actually and I am trying to do my research about cities in DC because I want to move there as well! we should connect!

[@rafaramos_]

I received an offer to work at the Albi restaurant, which is located in Navy.(I saw some comments saying to be careful around the region) Which nearby region would you recommend? (remembering that I'm leaving work very late) I go alone, so any little room alone is fine for me. It doesn't have to be a region with lots of things to do. I won't even have time to enjoy the city. Free time, I'll probably need to rest hahaha With a bike, it takes 26 minutes to Dupont Circle, 30 minutes to Brookland (is it easy/safe to bike around town?)

[@ljones7825]

I’m looking to relocate to the DMV area from Atlanta. I want to find a nice and affordable apartments to rent. I don’t mind flying out to communicate with anyone you suggest. Thank you in advance

[@jennifergraham9679]

Adams Morgan is good for eatery,,espicialy if you like African food,I wouldnt live there as you said parking is a nightmare..What is up with Navy something place,,I dont remember the other word after Navy someone was negative about that place.

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Navy Yard. Yes...it's beautiful, but cops have had to be called there a lot for disturbances....loud parties, etc.

[@OmarYare.]

Sorry asking out of topic question About your home place BAHAMAS. Although I’m your follower in KZbin channel. Planning to move Bahamas for living and work. Can you invite for me someone actually live in Nassua who can help me everything in bahamas especially Safety and where to live because the country is high level life,soo expensive Firstly Where to stay and where to eat? Thank you

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Hi. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone in Nassau who assists with individuals who are relocating to the country.

[@OmarYare.]

@@ThisBahamianGyal Ok thanks

[@blueviolets2106]

Thank you. Especially for including the safety. Where would you say most millennials live out of this list?

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

I would say Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan. Thanks for watching. 🤎

[@1223Vi]

@@ThisBahamianGyal hi! are these two places black friendly? not POC black. Thank you hun!

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Adams Morgan doesn't feel too black friendly to me. The people don't make you feel overtly unwelcome. But, it doesn't make me feel exactly welcome either. Dupont is fine. Especially if you're a black person with money.

[@1223Vi]

@@ThisBahamianGyal Oh thank you! What areas would you recommend for black professionals? I'm 29 and living alone. not looking to live the life of clubs and post college grads. I've done that lol

[@topofthecity3797]

@@1223Vi Navy Yard, H Street Corridor or National Harbor (MD) is where you need to be if you’re black

[@jayson1geek479]

I'm moving to Washington DC, and I think I found a place in foggy bottom.

[@topofthecity3797]

How could you forget NAVY YARD?

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

I didn't forget Navy Yard. I just chose not to put it on here. Not sure if you are aware, but residents have been complaining like crazy about the crazy amount of block parties, noise and crime that had been going on in the area.

[@rafaramos_]

@@ThisBahamianGyal 🫥 I received an offer to work at the Albi restaurant, which is located in Navy. Which nearby region would you recommend? (remembering that I'm leaving work very late) I go alone, so any little room alone is fine for me. It doesn't have to be a region with lots of things to do. I won't even have time to enjoy the city. Free time, I'll probably need to rest hahaha With a bike, it takes 26 minutes to Dupont Circle, 30 minutes to Brookland (is it easy/safe to bike around town?)

[@TonySnow-Frm_D.C.]

Grew up in the Hst corridor in the 90s. You couldn't pay ppl to live there then

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Hahs...I bet. Things have changed. Thanks for watching, Tony.

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

Renovated, 3.5 bathrooms, with Great schools scores above 5, on a quarter acre, within 16 miles of the White House. If you see it, don't think about it. Just Buy whatever's on the market with lowest price.

[@elmidaavdic7622]

The school rating is the problem.

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

@@elmidaavdic7622 what rating is appropriate for you?? 7's ???

[@jayson1geek479]

Foggy bottom?

[@onedelish]

242 all day!

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

You BEST BELIVE DAT!!! 🇧🇸 🇧🇸 🇧🇸 🇧🇸

[@bigjm3143]

Lol you really don't want to move to DC!!!! Maybe a suburb in Maryland or Virginia

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

I want to move to Virginia now. i love it there. BUT, it is hella expensive. at least the areas I wanna live in. lol.

[@marionpanzer5641]

Ich ja

[@unicornglamor7407]

Capital Hill is safe, except for, you know, January 6th.

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Hahshahahhaa...Brilliant point. You're absolutely right. haha.

[@darrickw5941]

With these places.. you are not on a modest income😞

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

No, for most of them, you are not. But, remember...I am talking about areas. There are homeowners who live in this area who rent out basements, rooms, cottages for much less. You just have to find them. I wouldn't suggest an apartment website. I would suggest walking the area on a Sunday and looking for "for rent" signs.

[@thersten]

She said 500k sometimes $1 million homes. I just laughed. 🤣 $5 million is more like it.

[@jayson1geek479]

I'm gay, is froggy bottom safe for me?

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Hi Jayson...Thanks for watching. Foggy is cool...but, I think crime is crazy in DC right now, so I would say that you have to be careful no matter where you live in DC.

[@jayson1geek479]

@ThisBahamianGyal well, I'm in Chicago right now! So......lol

[@alllivesmatter9369]

Don’t move there if u not from there . I’m from there

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

Don't move where?

[@TheOriginalCryptoPimp]

Overpriced dump

[@thersten]

Broke and clueless. 🤣

[@passion8320743]

What about SW by the Wharf? You forgot about us.🥹🤣

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

I'm sure it's a terrific area. I'm just not that familiar with it. Ive been to the Wharf for lunch and shopping, but thats pretty much it. I like to talk about what I know. As I explore more areas, I'm sure I will expand my list. Thanks so much for your input.