Discover Washington, DC: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

Capitol

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Washington is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

684,498

Washington Population7

72,052

Median Income6

8.1

Unemployment Rate17

Travel Connectivity

90
- Airports
  
  3
- Train stations
  
  13
Local Transportation

90
- Walkability score11
  
  98
- Bikeability score11
  
  92
- Transit score11
  
  97
- Commute via public transit17
  
  34.8 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  13.1 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  34.3 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  30.3 minutes
Outdoor Activities

85
- Beaches9
  
  13
- Parks15
  
  464
- Ski resorts
  
  0
Healthcare

84
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  63
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.15 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  12
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  26.1 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  5.2 miles from city center
Economy

76
- Income6
  
  $53,377
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $72,052
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  32.7 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  7.9 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  3.7 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  27.2 %
- Employment rate17
  
  91.9 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  49.8 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  3.2 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  24.2 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  1.8 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  17.1 %
Attractions

69
- Restaurants8
  
  60.4 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  45.9 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  96.3 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  2.8 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  91
- Historical sites
  
  18
- Golf courses19
  
  44
- Wineries
  
  4
- Casinos22
  
  12
Internet Connectivity

66
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  99.0 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  99.0 %
- Average download speed24
  
  73 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  80.0 %
Taxes

65
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  4.0 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  6.5 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax
  
  0.0 %
- State sales tax20
  
  6.0 %
- Property tax21
  
  0.5 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  0.0 %
Education

60
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  39
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  16.7 %
- High schools in top 25%14
  
  8
- High schools in top 25% (%)14
  
  17.8 %
- Top rated public high school14
  
  School Without Walls High School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)14
  
  73
Diversity

55
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  36.2 %
- Black7
  
  46.1 %
- Asian7
  
  3.9 %
- Hispanic7
  
  10.9 %
Climate

42
- Sunny days3
  
  56 days
- Rainy days12
  
  114 days
- Hot days12
  
  36 days
- Cold days12
  
  67 days
- Average humidity12
  
  64 %
- Average wind speed12
  
  9 mph
- Annual snowfall12
  
  16 inches
- Temperature in January12
  
  33 °F
- Temperature in July12
  
  77 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk23
  
  Medium
- Tornado risk23
  
  High
- Earthquake risk23
  
  Low
- Flood risk23
  
  High
Home Pricing

26
- Median home value5
  
  $628,746
- Median home value (sq ft)13
  
  $861
- Median rent price13
  
  $2,700
Safety

21
- Property crimes1
  
  4,381.8 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  966.1 per 100,000 residents
Air Quality

15
- Unhealthy air quality10
  
  1 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups10
  
  7 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution10
  
  72 days per year
- High ozone10
  
  214 days per year

Unlike most cities in the United States where the median age increased by an average of 1.0 years since 2010, the median age of Washington decreased by 0.4 years with the fastest growing segment being 25- to 34-year olds which grew by 40%

Age

33.9

Median Age7

17.1

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Washington residents are predominantly Black and the city is slowly becoming less diverse as the Black community has grown by 2.0% since 2010, while the white community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 11.5%

Race

36.2

District of Columbia Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Washington has comfortable summers and cold winters with frequent rain. The temperature reaches 90°F or above 36 days per year with an average temperature in January of 33°F. There is at least some rain 114 days per year with 42 inches of annual rainfall

Weather

Chance of Rain12

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature41

The average home value in Washington increased by 52% since 2010 which is 10% higher than the national average and 1% lower than the state average

Rent

2,700

Monthly Average13

Renters42

Average Home Value5

Washington is a somewhat low tax location with sales tax 13% lower than the national average and property tax 51% lower than the national average, but income tax 14% higher than the national average.

Other

0.55

Property Tax21

6.0

Sales Tax20

0.0

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)43

Washington has a low employment rate of 92% which is 2% lower than the national average. The largest employers are U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Homeland Security

Income

7.9

<$25,0006

32.7

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry17

Washington is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results44

Representatives

Mayor27	Muriel Bowser Democratic
House of Representative27	Eleanor Holmes Norton Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, is 5.2 miles from the center of Washington, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, Washington DC VA Medical Center, is 1.3 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, George Washington University Hospital, is 2.3 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical28	Yes
Decriminalized28	Yes

In District of Columbia, 0.0% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a significant decrease from 2000 when 0.0% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Yes

Universal Background Checks29

Yes

Permit to Purchase Law29

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#34	2020 Best Cities to Live by Niche30
#34	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report31
#50	2020 Best Cities to Retire by Niche32
#9	2020 Best Cities for Families by U.S. News & World Report33
#52	2020 Best Cities for Families by Niche34
#19	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report35
#70	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub36
#41	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades37

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
11	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
12	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
13	United States Home Prices & Home Values
14	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	Golf Courses \| Yelp
20	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Zippia, The Career Expert
27	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
28	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
29	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
30	2020 Best Cities to Live \| Niche
31	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
32	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| Niche
33	2020 Best Cities for Families \| U.S. News & World Report
34	2020 Best Cities for Families \| Niche
35	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
36	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
37	National Health Index
38	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
39	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
40	Normal Precipitation, Inches
41	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
42	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
43	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
44	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Washington, DC

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