Capitol Hill is a perfect fit for federal workers looking to add some convenience to their lives. Located east of the Capitol, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress and a handful of think tanks, Capitol Hill residents enjoy a proximity to power that few will ever know. “It’s a real livable community and convenience is key,” said Don Denton, a real estate broker for Coldwell Banker. “As opposed to living outside the Beltway, we don’t have to spend an hour and a half each day driving six miles. I’ve found that younger buyers don’t want to do that; they want to live close to where they work.”

Convenience comes at a cost, though, with the average sales price for single-family homes in Capitol Hill at more than $600,000 and some homes selling for more than $2 million.