Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Living in Columbia Heights
Bikeability100
Walkability98
Commute28
Public Transit96
Affordability91
Public Safety11
Airports97
Hospitals30
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
56kPopulation+9.8k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
-College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
36%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years48%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black33%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household36%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$97kMedian Household Income+$46k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector52%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van28%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation45%
Taxicab1%
Walked11%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$582kMedian Home Value+$136k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$647 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached2%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K22%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia Heights
United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87
Property Crime in Columbia Heights
United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (88%)(8%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton90%
Donald Trump4%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia Heights
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, NW
St Augustine Catholic School
1 miles, S
Emerson Preparatory School
1 miles, S
The Preparatory School of DC
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Howard University
1 miles, SE
Trinity Washington University
1 miles, E
Strayer University-District of Columbia
2 miles, S
Strayer University-Global Region
2 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Howard University Hospital
1 miles, SE
Children's Hospital Nmc
1 miles, E
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
1 miles, E
George Washington Univ Hospital
2 miles, SW