Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

Living in Columbia Heights

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Bikeability 100
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Walkability 98
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 96
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 11
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 74
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Schools 10
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Residents

56k Population +9.8k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age
- College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
36% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years48%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black33%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household36%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone20%

Economy

$97k Median Household Income +$46k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more18%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector52%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van28%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation45%
Taxicab1%
Walked11%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$582k Median Home Value +$136k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$647 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached2%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier49%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K22%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia Heights

United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87

Property Crime in Columbia Heights

United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (88%)(8%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton90%
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 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 Columbia Heights

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Sacred Heart School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Howard University
1 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Airports

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