The Palisades, Washington, DC
Living in The Palisades
Bikeability87
Walkability90
Commute59
Public Transit76
Affordability3
Public Safety40
Airports96
Hospitals39
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black7%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$191kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K3%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more51%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector51%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van62%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab1%
Walked11%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$1.1MMedian Home Value+$320k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$2.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$842 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M33%
$1.5M to $1.99M14%
$2M or more16%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in The Palisades
United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87
Property Crime in The Palisades
United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (86%)(10%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton89%
Donald Trump5%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Palisades
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding53
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding67
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near The Palisades, Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near The Palisades, Washington, DC
The Lab School of Washington
0 miles, N
Our Lady of Victory School
0 miles, N
River School
1 miles, NW
Holy Trinity School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near The Palisades, Washington, DC
Georgetown University
1 miles, E
University of Management and Technology
1 miles, SE
Strayer University-Virginia
1 miles, S
American University
2 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near The Palisades, Washington, DC
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
1 miles, E
Sibley Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NW
Capital Hospice
2 miles, SW
George Washington Univ Hospital
2 miles, E