Geography
Situated on the north bank of the Potomac River, Washington is bordered by the states of Maryland and Virginia.
Cultural Attractions
Beyond its public monuments and museums, Washington offers hidden pleasures, such as the Byzantine and pre-Columbian art collections and formal gardens at Dumbarton Oaks
Recreation
The Washington area offers bicyclists hundreds of miles of scenic trails, including the 184-mile Chesapeake & Ohio towpath that runs from D.C. to western Maryland.
Historical
Before the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, Washington was the social and cultural capital of black America; among its native sons are musicians Duke Ellington and Jelly Roll Morton, and poets Paul Laurence Dunbar and Sterling Brown.
Economy
Tourism is key to the D.C. economy and second in economic importance to only the federal government.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 606,325
- Population under 55:
- 76.2%
- Population over 55:
- 23.8%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Baltimore
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 83°F July High, 19°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $44,189
- Median home price:
- $368,000
- Average property tax:
- $7,498
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 9.2%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 176
- Middle schools:
- 115
- High schools:
- 68
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 12
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 24
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 42
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 16/4
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 51/6
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 84/14
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 938
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