Potomac Heights, Washington, DC

Living in Potomac Heights

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 56
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 61
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 76
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Schools 97
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Residents

12k Population +938 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
76% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$228k Median Household Income +$38k (2010–19)
99% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K3%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more57%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector51%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$1.3M Median Home Value +$337k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$2.3k Median Monthly Rent +$619 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M38%
$1.5M to $1.99M16%
$2M or more16%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Potomac Heights

United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87

Property Crime in Potomac Heights

United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (82%)(13%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton86%
Donald Trump7%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 6
Feb 37 3 6
Mar 45 4 2
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 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Potomac Heights

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding68
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding58
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Potomac Heights, Washington, DC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Potomac Heights, Washington, DC

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River School
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Potomac Heights, Washington, DC

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American University
1 miles, NE
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Marymount University
2 miles, SW
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Georgetown University
2 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Potomac Heights, Washington, DC

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Capital Hospice
3 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Potomac Heights, Washington, DC