Near Northeast is a neighborhood of 12,064 people in Washington. This is an unusually credentialed place: 82% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $973,691. 37% of homes are owner-occupied. Median rent is $2,730 a month. Median household income runs $145,419, well clear of the $82,259 US median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Near Northeast; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,064
Population density
30,160 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.40 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$145,419
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$98,262
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$973,691
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,730
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.5%
62.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.96 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(6,116)
Black26.2%(3,158)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,153)
Asian7.3%(876)
Other6.3%(761)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(6,116)
Black26.2%(3,158)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,153)
Asian7.3%(876)
Other6.3%(761)
Diversity Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia?
Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia has about 12,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $145,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $973,691, and the typical rent is about $2,730 a month.
How educated are people in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 81.5% of adults age 25 and over in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 10.7% of people in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
