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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Among the 1 largest places in District of Columbia, Washington has the smallest share of long commutes (19.0%). Click any column to sort; click a city for its guide.
Across the 1 places in District of Columbia that we cover, the median is 19.0% and the average 19.0%; the figure runs from 19.0% (Washington) to 19.0% (Washington). That is a spread of 1.0 times between the two ends. The state figure is 19.0%; 0 of the 1 places are above it and 1 at or below.
The first five are Washington. A high or low position is not good or bad on its own: short commutes can mean a self-contained job market or a small town with few employers. Use the Compare tab on each city page to see how two places differ across income, rent, commute and education, and check the county page for the local job market.
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | County ⇅ | Commute of 45 minutes or more ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | District of Columbia | 19.0% | 681,294 | $109,870 | $1,954 |
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Washington, with 19.0% (among the 1 largest places; ACS 2020–2024).
The 1 largest places in District of Columbia by population.