Population: 591,833

 

Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington D.C is the capital of the United States. The city is part of the District of Columbia and is bordered by the states of Virginia and Maryland. Named after the first president, Washington D.C has a long history. All three branches of the government are located in the district. Some of the most famous places in Washington D.C include the White House, home of the president, the U.S Capitol, meeting place of the Congress, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Library of Congress or the African American Civil War Memorial.

 

Housing Units (2007): 284,221

Households (2000): 248,338

Home Ownership Rate (2000): 40.8%

 

Average Washington D.C Home Sales Price: $384,794

 

Median Single Family Home Value: $421,500

Median 1-Bedroom Home Value: $334,000

Median 2-Bedroom Home Value: $380,500

Median 3-Bedroom Home Value: $391,500

Median 4-Bedroom Home Value: $477,500

 

DC Income (2007)
Median Household: $54,812
Median Family: $50,248

 

University of the District of Columbia(UDC): a public university providing undergraduate and graduate education

Other Notable private Universities: George Washington University (GWU), Georgetown University (GU), American University (AU)