Washington, DC
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 584,885 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
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.
| Population [details] | 584,885 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 70.2% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1590.68 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 47.80% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 39 °F/19.9 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 83.35 °F/61.03 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 45.09 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 177 |
| Cost of living [details] | 122 |
| State sales tax | 5.75% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Baltimore (31.32 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL (4.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Sporting events, Swimming, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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