Observatory Circle, Washington, DC

Living in Observatory Circle

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 93
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 76
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Schools 86
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Residents

11k Population +2k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
40% Family Households +12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black4%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household40%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$153k Median Household Income +$60k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more31%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector48%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van38%
Public transportation27%
Taxicab2%
Walked11%
Worked at home14%

Housing

$986k Median Home Value +$233k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$2.2k Median Monthly Rent +$632 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached10%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M21%
$1.5M to $1.99M15%
$2M or more20%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%

Crime

Violent Crime in Observatory Circle

United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87

Property Crime in Observatory Circle

United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (87%)(9%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton89%
Donald Trump5%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 6
Feb 37 3 6
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 1
Dec 37 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Observatory Circle

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Observatory Circle, Washington, DC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Observatory Circle, Washington, DC

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Maret School
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Colleges

Colleges near Observatory Circle, Washington, DC

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Georgetown University
1 miles, SW
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American University
2 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Observatory Circle, Washington, DC

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Airports

Airports near Observatory Circle, Washington, DC