District of Columbia, DC

Living in District of Columbia

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Bikeability 96
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Walkability 96
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 94
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Affordability 25
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Public Safety 14
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 75
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Schools 19
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Residents

693k Population +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

$86k Median 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

$602k Median Home Value +$158k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median 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 District of Columbia

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District of Columbia47

Property Crime in District of Columbia

United States48
District of Columbia48

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (89%)(7%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton91%
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 District of Columbia

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding45
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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