Brightwood
Brightwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,340. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $687,807. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Washington median. Despite a median home value of $687,807, the poverty rate sits 98% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Brightwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
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How many people live in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia?
Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia has about 9,212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $62,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $687,807, and the typical rent is about $1,300 a month.
How educated are people in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 24.6% of people in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024