Congress Heights, Washington, DC

Living in Congress Heights

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 89
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 6
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 72
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Schools 1
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Residents

21k Population +4.4k (2010–19)
30  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black75%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty
39  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector53%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van59%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation33%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$235k Median Home Value +$39k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$332 (2010–19)
18% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached30%
1 unit, detached11%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas54%

Crime

Violent Crime in Congress Heights

United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87

Property Crime in Congress Heights

United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (93%)(4%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton94%
Donald Trump2%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 7
Feb 38 3 6
Mar 45 4 2
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 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Congress Heights

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding43
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding54
Blizzard2
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Congress Heights, Washington, DC

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United Medical Center
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