Downtown, Washington, DC
Living in Downtown
Bikeability97
Walkability100
Commute66
Public Transit95
Affordability100
Public Safety14
Airports97
Hospitals34
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
19%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years57%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian12%
Black12%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household19%
Householder living alone63%
Householder not living alone18%
Economy
$94kMedian Household Income+$30k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector52%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van15%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation25%
Taxicab2%
Walked48%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$454kMedian Home Value+$80k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$2kMedian Monthly Rent+$467 (2010–19)
24%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K34%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (84%)(11%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump6%
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 | 73 | 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 Downtown
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding53
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Washington, DC
The School for Ethics and Global Leadership
1 miles, NW
Emerson Preparatory School
1 miles, NE
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
1 miles, SE
St Augustine Catholic School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Washington, DC
Strayer University-District of Columbia
0 miles, NE
Strayer University-Global Region
0 miles, NE
George Washington University
1 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Washington, DC
George Washington Univ Hospital
1 miles, W
Howard University Hospital
1 miles, NE
Children's Hospital Nmc
2 miles, NE
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
2 miles, W