Douglas and Shipley Terrace extremely poor compared to the rest of the nation. Around 39% of residents in these communities live below the poverty line. The poverty rate in these communities has remained stable during the last decade even though it fell in other neighborhoods in Washington by 3 percentage points.

We can also observe how some of the indicators linked to future prosperity are currently performing.

Homeownership is low in Douglas and Shipley Terrace. Only 18% of homes are owner-occupied.

Housing growth during the last decade was positive in Douglas and Shipley Terrace. The number of homes grew by 12% in these neighborhoods.

Long-term vacancy is very low in Douglas and Shipley Terrace. Only 5% of homes sit empty and off the market.

Self-employment rates are low in Douglas and Shipley Terrace. Just 3% of workers work for themselves.