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Population:595,782
Pop. Change:4%
State:District of Columbia
Metro Area:Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
County:District of Columbia
City:Washington
Zip Code:20011, 20039, ... 273 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about District of Columbia

As of 2011, District of Columbia's population is 595,782 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.25 percent.

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The median home cost in District of Columbia is $398,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.22 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, District of Columbia's cost of living is 38.90% Higher than the U.S. average.

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District of Columbia public schools spend $8,030 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 11.4 students per teacher in District of Columbia.

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The unemployment rate in District of Columbia is 10.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. District of Columbia jobs have Decreased by 0.28 percent.

Average Commute time is 32 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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District of Columbia's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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