Brightwood Park, Washington, DC
Living in Brightwood Park
Bikeability94
Walkability90
Commute18
Public Transit93
Affordability80
Public Safety11
Airports96
Hospitals24
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.1kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black60%
Caucasian10%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$31k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van53%
Public transportation36%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$434kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$863Median Monthly Rent+$22 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached38%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194922%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K42%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas65%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brightwood Park
United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87
Property Crime in Brightwood Park
United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (94%)(3%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton94%
Donald Trump3%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| 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 Brightwood Park
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brightwood Park, Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brightwood Park, Washington, DC
Kingsbury Day School
1 miles, SW
Jewish Primary Day School/Nations Capital
1 miles, NW
Christian Family Montessori
1 miles, SE
The Preparatory School of DC
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Brightwood Park, Washington, DC
The Catholic University of America
2 miles, SE
Trinity Washington University
2 miles, SE
Washington Adventist University
2 miles, NE
University of the District of Columbia
2 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brightwood Park, Washington, DC
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
2 miles, S
Children's Hospital Nmc
2 miles, S
Howard University Hospital
3 miles, S
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Dc
3 miles, W