Garfield Heights, Washington, DC

Living in Garfield Heights

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 91
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 6
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Airports 98
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 68
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Schools 1
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Residents

16k Population +1.9k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Black95%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$3.4k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector59%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van56%
Public transportation38%
Walked4%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$283k Median Home Value -$77k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$939 Median Monthly Rent +$179 (2010–19)
12% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached4%
Multiple units1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas50%

Crime

Violent Crime in Garfield Heights

United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87

Property Crime in Garfield Heights

United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (95%)(3%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton96%
Donald Trump1%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 6
Feb 38 3 6
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 56 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 48 3 1
Dec 38 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield Heights

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding51
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding55
Blizzard3
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Hospitals

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United Medical Center
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