Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area, DC-VA-MD-WV
Living in the Washington Metro Area
Bikeability79
Walkability70
Commute15
Public Transit79
Affordability18
Public Safety68
Airports86
Hospitals65
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.2MPopulation+780k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
51%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black25%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate18%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$104kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty
38 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$424kMedian Home Value+$7.4k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$378 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Washington Metro Area
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in the Washington Metro Area
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Washington Metro Area
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding46
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area, DC-VA-MD-WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area, DC-VA-MD-WV
Manassas Adventist Preparatory School
2 miles, S
Matthew's Center for Visual Learning
2 miles, SW
The Merit School of Manassas
2 miles, S
Emmanuel Christian School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area, DC-VA-MD-WV
Fairfax University of America
8 miles, NE
George Mason University
10 miles, E
IGlobal University
16 miles, NE
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
16 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area, DC-VA-MD-WV
Novant Prince William Medical Center
2 miles, S
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
8 miles, NE
Stonesprings Hospital Center
10 miles, N