Potomac West, Alexandria, VA

Living in Potomac West

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Bikeability 89
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Walkability 85
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 88
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Affordability 57
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 76
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Schools 89
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Residents

54k Population +13k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age
- College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
50% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black12%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household50%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$125k Median Household Income +$31k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
33  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more23%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector54%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van63%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation22%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$550k Median Home Value +$73k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$461 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached29%
1 unit, detached17%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K24%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas52%

Crime

Violent Crime in Potomac West

United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Alexandria City21

Property Crime in Potomac West

United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Alexandria City35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump20%

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 Potomac West

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding43
Blizzard2
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