Potomac Heights, Washington, DC
Living in Potomac Heights
Bikeability79
Walkability56
Commute45
Public Transit61
Affordability1
Public Safety71
Airports97
Hospitals42
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+938 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$228kMedian Household Income+$38k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K3%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more57%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector51%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$1.3MMedian Home Value+$337k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$2.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$619 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M38%
$1.5M to $1.99M16%
$2M or more16%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Potomac Heights
United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87
Property Crime in Potomac Heights
United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (82%)(13%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton86%
Donald Trump7%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Potomac Heights
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding68
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding58
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Potomac Heights, Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Potomac Heights, Washington, DC
River School
1 miles, SE
Our Lady of Victory School
1 miles, SE
The Lab School of Washington
1 miles, SE
Chesterbrook Montessori School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Potomac Heights, Washington, DC
American University
1 miles, NE
Marymount University
2 miles, SW
Georgetown University
2 miles, SE
University of the District of Columbia
3 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Potomac Heights, Washington, DC
Sibley Memorial Hospital
1 miles, N
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Dc
2 miles, NE
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
2 miles, SE
Capital Hospice
3 miles, S