Quality of Life and Culture in Washington, DC - PlaceVista

Washington, DC A

Population: 683,154

Home Price: $635,900

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Overview

Washington is a large city in the state of District of Columbia with a population of 683,154.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Large City
Living Costs: Very High Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (A) Excellent
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 30.4 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: NA
Shopping Mall: NA
Near Beach or Lake: NA
Near Mountains: NA
Near Parks & Green Space: NA

Social and Economic Statistics of Washington, DC

Employment and Income	Washington	District of Columbia	United States
Per Capita Income	$63,793	$63,793	$32,693
Median Household Income	$93,547	$93,547	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	7.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	11.6%	11.6%	10.5%

Age	Washington	District of Columbia	United States
Median Age	34.3	34.3	42.3

Gender	Washington	District of Columbia	United States
Male	47.6%	47.6%	49.8%
Female	52.4%	52.4%	50.2%

Race	Washington	District of Columbia	United States
White	40.5%	40.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	44.7%	44.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	4.1%	4.1%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	4.8%	4.8%	2.7%
Multiracial	5.7%	5.7%	5.2%

Housing Information	Washington	District of Columbia	United States
Median Home Price	$635,900	$635,900	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$1,595	$1,595	$801
Family Households	25.8%	25.8%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	41.4%	41.4%	26.2%
Homeowners	41.5%	41.5%	72.9%
Renters	58.5%	58.5%	27.1%

Education	Washington	District of Columbia	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	4.5%	4.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	15.5%	15.5%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	12.4%	12.4%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	3.0%	3.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	25.5%	25.5%	15.0%

Proficiency	Washington	District of Columbia	United States
Mathematics	NA%	NA%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	NA%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Washington	District of Columbia	United States
Murder	NA	NA	3.0
Rape	NA	NA	38.0
Robbery	NA	NA	40.7
Assault	NA	NA	188.5

Property Crime	Washington	District of Columbia	United States
Burglary	NA	NA	336.1
Theft	NA	NA	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	NA	167.1
Arson	NA	NA	10.5

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