Brightwood, Washington, DC

Living in Brightwood

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 89
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Commute 15
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 53
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Public Safety 12
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 78
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Schools 17
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Residents

27k Population +3.7k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
60% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black49%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other2%

Education

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$92k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more17%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector61%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van50%
Public transportation39%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$674k Median Home Value +$126k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$235 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached29%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 1999<1%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194922%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K24%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brightwood

United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87

Property Crime in Brightwood

United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (91%)(5%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton93%
Donald Trump4%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 7
Feb 37 3 6
Mar 45 4 2
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 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brightwood

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding44
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near Brightwood, Washington, DC

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Howard University
3 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brightwood, Washington, DC

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Holy Cross Hospital
3 miles, N

Airports

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