Columbia Heights, Arlington, VA

Living in Columbia Heights

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Bikeability 84
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Walkability 66
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 84
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 76
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Schools 85
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Residents

15k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
46% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black20%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other2%

Education

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$99k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty
29  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation18%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$442k Median Home Value +$66k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$542 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached18%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas50%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia Heights

United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Arlington County18

Property Crime in Columbia Heights

United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Arlington County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (71%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump14%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 7
Feb 38 3 6
Mar 45 4 2
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 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia Heights

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding37
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding43
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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St Rita School
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Capital Hospice
3 miles, NW
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Airports

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