Petworth, Washington, DC
Living in Petworth
Bikeability97
Walkability91
Commute21
Public Transit95
Affordability66
Public Safety12
Airports97
Hospitals24
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation+5.5k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
55%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black49%
Caucasian20%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$35k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector56%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle6%
Car, truck, or van45%
Public transportation40%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$512kMedian Home Value+$136k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached45%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K48%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas63%
Crime
Violent Crime in Petworth
United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87
Property Crime in Petworth
United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (93%)(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 Petworth
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petworth, Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petworth, Washington, DC
Christian Family Montessori
0 miles, SE
Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington DC
1 miles, SE
Kingsbury Day School
1 miles, W
The Preparatory School of DC
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Petworth, Washington, DC
The Catholic University of America
1 miles, SE
Trinity Washington University
2 miles, SE
Howard University
2 miles, S
University of the District of Columbia
3 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petworth, Washington, DC
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
1 miles, S
Children's Hospital Nmc
2 miles, S
Howard University Hospital
2 miles, S
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Dc
3 miles, W