Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Living in Potomac West
Bikeability89
Walkability85
Commute28
Public Transit88
Affordability57
Public Safety79
Airports96
Hospitals32
Colleges76
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Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
54kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
-College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
50%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black12%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$125kMedian Household Income+$31k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more23%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector54%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van63%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation22%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$550kMedian Home Value+$73k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$461 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached29%
1 unit, detached17%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K24%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas52%
Crime
Violent Crime in Potomac West
United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Alexandria City21
Property Crime in Potomac West
United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Alexandria City35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump20%
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 Potomac West
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding43
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
The Del Ray Montessori School
0 miles, S
Alexandria Country Day School
0 miles, W
Immanuel Lutheran School
0 miles, SW
Grace Episcopal School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
DeVry University-Virginia
2 miles, N
Chamberlain University-Virginia
2 miles, N
Strayer University-Virginia
5 miles, N
University of Management and Technology
5 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Inova Alexandria Hospital
2 miles, W
St Elizabeths Hospital
4 miles, E
United Medical Center
4 miles, E
George Washington Univ Hospital
5 miles, N