Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Living in Congress Heights
Bikeability92
Walkability89
Commute12
Public Transit92
Affordability100
Public Safety6
Airports97
Hospitals29
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+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
$51kMedian 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
$235kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Congress Heights, Washington, DC
St Thomas More Catholic
1 miles, S
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys
1 miles, E
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys
1 miles, E
Washington School for Girls
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Chamberlain University-Virginia
3 miles, W
DeVry University-Virginia
3 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Congress Heights, Washington, DC
St Elizabeths Hospital
1 miles, NE
United Medical Center
1 miles, SE
George Washington Univ Hospital
5 miles, NW
Howard University Hospital
5 miles, N