Moving from Boston, MA, to Washington, D.C.

A move between historic cities

Moving 450 miles from Boston to Washington, D.C., is unlikely to cause much culture shock. Both cities have a rich history related to the founding of our country, and sightseeing opportunities are around every corner.  

D.C. is a compact city like Boston (676,000 residents in under 90 square miles). Our nation’s capital has nearly 690,000 living in the city's 68 square miles. Boston’s metro area is a bit smaller, with around 5 million people compared to over 6.3 million in the Washington, D.C. metro area. 

Keep reading to learn more about your new bustling hometown. 

Similar rainfall and less snowy weather in D.C. 

When moving to Washington, D.C., from Boston, hang on to all your rain gear because you’ll need it! Both cities average around 45 inches of rain annually. 

Overall, you can expect warmer temperatures in D.C., with July highs just under 90 degrees and winter lows around 27 degrees. Back in Boston, year-round temps typically vary between 19 and 82 degrees. 

If you’re tired of shoveling snow, you’ll be pleased to learn that D.C. gets only 14 inches on average, compared to nearly 50 inches in Boston. 

Explore more U.S. founding history 

Go on a trolley tour or set off another way to view one of many historic sites in “The District.” These and many more are worthy of seeing: 

  • Jefferson Memorial 
  • Library of Congress 
  • Lincoln Memorial 
  • National Mall 
  • Smithsonian National Museum 
  • U.S. Capitol 
  • Washington Monument 
  • White House 

Living and working in our nation’s capital

It’s no surprise that many D.C. residents work in federal and state government, but there are also many other opportunities. Public schools, universities and hospitals also employ many people. Other significant industries include business, finance, technology and tourism. 

There are 28 public schools for grades K-12 and multiple private ones that serve the area. For adult learners, there are 20 colleges in the city. 

Move to D.C. with U-Pack

U-Pack has service centers near Boston and Washington, D.C., to help with your long-distance move. We’re a self-moving service designed to make relocating easy and affordable. You take care of packing, loading and unloading, and we’ll drive your things to the new home. Get a free online quote today or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a helpful moving consultant.