Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benning Heights a good place to live?
Benning Heights is a good place to live. Benning Heights is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with great transit options. Benning Heights has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 19.6 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $94,013 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 38.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Benning Heights are home owners, with 39.9% of residents renting and 60.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Benning Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Benning Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Benning Heights, DC a safe neighborhood?
Benning Heights, DC is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Benning Heights?
The median home price in Benning Heights is $277,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $55,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 5.98%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,330 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $57K a year to afford the median home price in Benning Heights. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Benning Heights is $94K.
What are the best public schools in Benning Heights?
The best public schools that serve Benning Heights are:
What are the best private schools in Benning Heights?
The best private schools that serve Benning Heights are:
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Are home prices dropping in Benning Heights?
Yes, home prices in Benning Heights are down 37% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Benning Heights, DC
On average, homes in Benning Heights, Washington sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Benning Heights, Washington over the last 12 months is $258,500, down 45% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$258,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$333,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$368,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$277,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-45%