Shaw, Washington, DC

Living in Shaw

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Bikeability 99
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Walkability 99
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 93
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 12
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 73
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Schools 10
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Residents

33k Population +8.8k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +17% (2010–19)
27% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years54%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black32%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household27%
Householder living alone50%
Householder not living alone22%

Economy

$114k Median Household Income +$50k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more24%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector51%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van27%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation30%
Taxicab1%
Walked25%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$692k Median Home Value +$128k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$873 (2010–19)
35% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier46%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K34%
$750K to $999K22%
$1M to $1.49M14%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas39%

Crime

Violent Crime in Shaw

United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87

Property Crime in Shaw

United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (86%)(9%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton88%
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 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 48 3 1
Dec 38 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shaw

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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