Brightwood, Washington, DC
Living in Brightwood
Bikeability92
Walkability89
Commute15
Public Transit95
Affordability53
Public Safety12
Airports96
Hospitals26
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation+3.7k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black49%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other2%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$92kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector61%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van50%
Public transportation39%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$674kMedian Home Value+$126k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$235 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached29%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 1999<1%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194922%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K24%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brightwood
United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87
Property Crime in Brightwood
United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (91%)(5%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton93%
Donald Trump4%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brightwood
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding44
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brightwood, Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brightwood, Washington, DC
St Johns College High School
1 miles, W
Kingsbury Day School
1 miles, S
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Brightwood, Washington, DC
University of the District of Columbia
2 miles, SW
Washington Adventist University
2 miles, NE
The Catholic University of America
3 miles, SE
Howard University
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brightwood, Washington, DC
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Dc
3 miles, SW
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
3 miles, SE
Children's Hospital Nmc
3 miles, SE
Holy Cross Hospital
3 miles, N