Eckington, Washington, DC

Living in Eckington

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Bikeability 98
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Walkability 99
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Commute 32
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Public Transit 96
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 10
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 72
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Schools 8
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Residents

20k Population +8.4k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +18% (2010–19)
32% Family Households -22% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years50%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over1%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black46%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household32%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone21%

Economy

$87k Median Household Income +$38k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector52%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle6%
Car, truck, or van31%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation40%
Taxicab1%
Walked15%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$573k Median Home Value +$198k (2010–19)
46% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$837 (2010–19)
21% Owner-Occupied -20% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached22%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later18%
Built 2010 to 201319%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K34%
$750K to $999K22%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas39%

Crime

Violent Crime in Eckington

United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87

Property Crime in Eckington

United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (90%)(7%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton91%
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 Eckington

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Eckington, Washington, DC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Eckington, Washington, DC

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Colleges

Colleges near Eckington, Washington, DC

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Gallaudet University
1 miles, SE
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Howard University
1 miles, NW

Hospitals

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Airports

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