March 15, 2022
Washington, DC
2021
Overall Score
4.04
Policy Score
4.33
Socioeconomic Score
3.75
Our nation’s capital earns an impressive score of 3.63, driven by strong marks in Inclusivity and Economic Prosperity. The District could continue to improve its score by focusing on Job Opportunities, which measures immigrants' participation in the labor force, among other indicators.
Overall Score
Policy Score
Socioeconomic Score
Government Leadership
Does a city government engage and support immigrants? Scored out of 5.
Economic Empowerment
Does a city remove barriers to economic success for immigrants? Scored out of 5.
Inclusivity
Do immigrants have equal access to information, services, and opportunities? Scored out of 5.
Community
Does a city consult, support, or collaborate with immigrant organizations and community groups? Scored out of 5.
Legal Support
How do law enforcement agencies treat immigrants? Scored out of 5.
Emergency Management
Does the city promote equitable emergency responses that are inclusive of immigrants? Scored out of 5.
Job Opportunities
How active are immigrants in a city’s workforce? Scored out of 5.
Economic Prosperity
Are immigrants able to provide for themselves and their families? Scored out of 5.
Livability
From housing, to healthcare, to education, what is the quality of life for immigrants? Scored out of 5.
Civic Participation
How much do immigrants participate in public life as voters, public servants, and enlisted recruits? Scored out of 5.
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