Alta Vista, Bethesda, MD
Living in Alta Vista
Bikeability87
Walkability90
Commute29
Public Transit84
Affordability4
Public Safety79
Airports95
Hospitals34
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools100
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+559 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black6%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial5%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$177kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more37%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector49%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van61%
Public transportation17%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$727kMedian Home Value+$103k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent-$280 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K27%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alta Vista
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19
Property Crime in Alta Vista
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alta Vista
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding53
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alta Vista, Bethesda, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alta Vista, Bethesda, MD
Bethesda Country Day School
0 miles, W
Bethesda Country Day School
0 miles, W
Rochambeau-The French Intl School
0 miles, W
St Jane De Chantal School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Alta Vista, Bethesda, MD
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
5 miles, NE
University of the District of Columbia
5 miles, SE
American University
5 miles, S
Washington Adventist University
6 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alta Vista, Bethesda, MD
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
1 miles, SE
Suburban Hospital
1 miles, S
Holy Cross Hospital
4 miles, E
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Dc
5 miles, S