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Columbia Heights
  • Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

Columbia Heights is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia with a population of 21,282. Columbia Heights is in District of Columbia County and is one of the best places to live in District of Columbia. Living in Columbia Heights offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Columbia Heights there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Columbia Heights and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Columbia Heights...
Population
21,282

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$710,101
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,586
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    66%
  • Own
    34%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    245
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    8.2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    454.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    215.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    4,652.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    255.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$105,019
National
$69,021
Families with Children
14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

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