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District of Columbia, District of Columbia in numbers: crime, income, hazards
The violent-crime rate in District of Columbia was 8.7 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), close to the statewide rate (9.5). Households here have a median income of $109,870 and the unemployment rate was 5.8% in August 2026. Population: about 681,294 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in District of Columbia?
From 2021 through 2025, District of Columbia averaged 5,986 reported violent crimes a year, along with 24,636 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 8.7: close to the District of Columbia rate (9.5), and about 2.4 times the national rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 35.9 per 1,000, against 37.6 statewide. CDC death records show about 159 homicide deaths a year in the county (23.0 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | District of Columbia | Per 1,000 | District of Columbia per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,986 | 8.7 | 9.5 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 192 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 249 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 2,819 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 2,725 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 24,636 | 35.9 | 37.6 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,516 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 17,979 | 26.2 | 27.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5,141 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (1 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in District of Columbia?
Half of households in District of Columbia make more than $109,870 and half make less; across District of Columbia the midpoint is $109,870. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $737,100, and the median rent is $1,954 a month. 14.3% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 14.3%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 23,270 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | District of Columbia | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 681,294 | 681,294 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $109,870 | $109,870 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $737,100 | $737,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,954 | $1,954 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 64.2% | 64.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 41.5% | 41.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.9 | 34.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% | 91.2% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.6% | 3.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in District of Columbia?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, District of Columbia has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High), hurricanes (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in District of Columbia: Washington Navy Yard. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Industrial chemical releases
10 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 22,432 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
District of Columbia was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Snowstorm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 4 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 4 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 47 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 18 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in District of Columbia is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in District of Columbia?
Federal school lists show 246 public and 51 private schools in the county. 16 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 36 fire or EMS stations and 15 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument, Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Constitution Gardens, Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial and Ford's Theatre National Historic Site.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in District of Columbia
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in District of Columbia, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Dc Security Associates LLC (Washington) and Shakespeare Theatre INC (Washington).
Liquor stores
245 liquor stores are on the map in District of Columbia: 1 West Dupont Circle Wine & Liquors (Washington), 3800 13th Street (Washington), 501 Wine & Spirits (Washington), 7 River Mart (Washington), A Litteri Inc (Washington), A-1 Wine & Liquors (Washington), AB Liquors (Washington), ABT Liquor (Washington) and 237 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in District of Columbia: Planned Parenthood Carol Whitehill Moses Center (Washington).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia averaged 5,986 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 8.7 per 1,000 residents, close to the District of Columbia rate (9.5). The property-crime rate was 35.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in District of Columbia?
$109,870 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $109,870 for District of Columbia and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in District of Columbia?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 23,270 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect District of Columbia?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, District of Columbia has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High), hurricanes (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in District of Columbia?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in District of Columbia: Washington Navy Yard.
How many nursing homes are in District of Columbia?
16 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does District of Columbia compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria city, VA | 156,976 | 2.1 | $119,681 |
| Arlington County, VA | 236,254 | 2.7 | $142,114 |
| Fairfax County, VA | 1,147,837 | 1.1 | $153,637 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 1,065,949 | 1.8 | $132,450 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 959,754 | 3.9 | $101,798 |
More: District of Columbia statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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