Washington, DC
Living in Washington
Bikeability96
Walkability96
Commute29
Public Transit94
Affordability25
Public Safety14
Airports97
Hospitals28
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
693kPopulation+108k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
59%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
43%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black45%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate17%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree34%
Households
Family household43%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector52%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts64%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van39%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation35%
Taxicab1%
Walked13%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$602kMedian Home Value+$158k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$473 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached24%
1 unit, detached12%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K17%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas52%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washington
United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87
Property Crime in Washington
United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (89%)(7%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton90%
Donald Trump4%
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 | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding45
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington, DC
Gonzaga College High School
0 miles, SE
Emerson Preparatory School
1 miles, NW
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
1 miles, SW
Model Secondary School for the Deaf
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Washington, DC
Strayer University-Global Region
1 miles, W
Strayer University-District of Columbia
1 miles, W
Gallaudet University
1 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington, DC
Howard University Hospital
1 miles, N
Children's Hospital Nmc
2 miles, N
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
2 miles, N
George Washington Univ Hospital
2 miles, W