Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA
Living in Columbia Heights
Bikeability84
Walkability66
Commute42
Public Transit84
Affordability100
Public Safety77
Airports96
Hospitals32
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
46%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian12%
Black20%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other2%
Education
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$99kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation18%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$442kMedian Home Value+$66k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$542 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached18%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas50%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia Heights
United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Arlington County18
Property Crime in Columbia Heights
United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Arlington County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump14%
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 Columbia Heights
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding37
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding43
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA
Metta Montessori School
0 miles, NW
Our Savior Lutheran School
1 miles, W
St Rita School
2 miles, SE
Grace Episcopal School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA
Chamberlain University-Virginia
2 miles, E
DeVry University-Virginia
2 miles, E
Strayer University-Virginia
2 miles, N
University of Management and Technology
3 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA
Inova Alexandria Hospital
3 miles, SW
Capital Hospice
3 miles, NW
George Washington Univ Hospital
3 miles, NE
Virginia Hospital Center
3 miles, NW