C+

Congress Heights

Washington, DC

Crime Score: C+ - Higher than average crime

8,677
Population
$54,271
Median Income
$361,527
Median Home Value
37.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 128
Robbery 95
Burglary 122
Larceny/Theft 118
Vehicle Theft 148

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$361,527
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
28.2%
Renter Occupied
71.8%
Vacant
11.2%

Cost of Living

32% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -21%
🛒 Food & Groceries -37%
🚗 Transportation -29%
🏥 Healthcare -44%
💡 Utilities -9%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

35.1%
High School+
9.5%
Bachelor's+
8.0%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
1.8%
Black/African American
95.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
Asian
0.2%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
44° / 25°F
Summer (Jul)
88° / 67°F
🌧️
41.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
17.0"
Annual Snow

About Congress Heights

Congress Heights is a neighborhood located in Washington, DC. With a crime score of C+, this area has higher than average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 8,677 residents with a median household income of $54,271 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities