Garfield Heights, Washington, DC
Living in Garfield Heights
Bikeability92
Walkability91
Commute14
Public Transit95
Affordability100
Public Safety6
Airports98
Hospitals24
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+1.9k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black95%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$3.4k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector59%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van56%
Public transportation38%
Walked4%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$283kMedian Home Value-$77k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$939Median Monthly Rent+$179 (2010–19)
12%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached4%
Multiple units1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas50%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garfield Heights
United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87
Property Crime in Garfield Heights
United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (95%)(3%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton96%
Donald Trump1%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield Heights
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding51
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding55
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garfield Heights, Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garfield Heights, Washington, DC
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys
1 miles, SW
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys
1 miles, SW
Washington School for Girls
1 miles, SW
Holy Family Catholic School
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Garfield Heights, Washington, DC
Strayer University-Maryland
3 miles, SE
Gallaudet University
4 miles, N
Chamberlain University-Virginia
4 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garfield Heights, Washington, DC
St Elizabeths Hospital
1 miles, SW
United Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Howard University Hospital
5 miles, NW
George Washington Univ Hospital
5 miles, NW