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As of 2009, Washington's population is 588,292 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.66 percent.
The median home cost in Washington is $346,260. Home appreciation the last year has been -16.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Washington's cost of living is 65.92% Higher than the U.S. average.
Washington public schools spend $8,334 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 13 students per teacher in Washington.
The unemployment rate in Washington is 10.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Washington jobs have Decreased by 4.40 percent.
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personal safety?: My opinion of general safety when I leave my house? Not so good. I know many people who live in this city who have had a bad experience, in all parts of the city. ... (read more)
Great fun, as long as you avoid being out at night: DC/MD/VA was a tough place to live, especially for a single white female. It's a decent place during the day, but I wouldn't reccomend going anywhere at night unless... (read more)
culture, recreation: If you only visited the Capitol on that middle school trip, there is so much more to see, do and experience in metro DC. Tour the museums at your leisure--remember... (read more)
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