Shaw, Washington, DC
Living in Shaw
Bikeability99
Walkability99
Commute43
Public Transit93
Affordability67
Public Safety12
Airports97
Hospitals35
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation+8.8k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+17% (2010–19)
27%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years54%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black32%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household27%
Householder living alone50%
Householder not living alone22%
Economy
$114kMedian Household Income+$50k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more24%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector51%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van27%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation30%
Taxicab1%
Walked25%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$692kMedian Home Value+$128k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$873 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K34%
$750K to $999K22%
$1M to $1.49M14%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas39%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shaw
United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87
Property Crime in Shaw
United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (86%)(9%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton88%
Donald Trump5%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shaw
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shaw, Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shaw, Washington, DC
Emerson Preparatory School
0 miles, NW
St Augustine Catholic School
1 miles, NW
Gonzaga College High School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Shaw, Washington, DC
Howard University
1 miles, NE
Strayer University-Global Region
1 miles, SW
Strayer University-District of Columbia
1 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shaw, Washington, DC
Howard University Hospital
0 miles, NE
Children's Hospital Nmc
1 miles, NE
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
1 miles, NE
George Washington Univ Hospital
2 miles, SW