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Congress Heights/Saint Elizabeths

Home to the 350-acre Saint Elizabeths East and West Campuses, CareFirst Arena, the 3,700-employee U.S. Coast Guard headquarters, and the new consolidated offices of the Department of Homeland Security, Congress Heights will be an epicenter for future business opportunities.

Sycamore & Oak

The new 22,000 SF retail village located on the St. Elizabeths East campus is home to 13 local businesses offering products and services such as streetwear brands, beauty & skincare shops, art boutiques, a fitness operator, food vendors, and a fresh food market.
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An Entertainment Destination

The 4,200-seat CareFirst Arena, located on the St. Elizabeths East Campus, opened in 2018 and is home to the 2019 WNBA Champion Washington Mystics, the practice facility for the Washington Wizards, and a versatile venue that hosts concerts, festivals, and sporting events.
Photo courtesy of cedarhillregional.com

New Hospital

The $375 million Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, managed by George Washington University, includes a state-of-the-art 136-bed full-service hospital, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics and community space, and a helipad for emergency transports. The hospital opened in April 2025.
Photo courtesy of whitman-walker.org

5 Million SF Redevelopment at Saint Elizabeths East

  • The Max Robinson Center is a newly constructed 120,000 SF office & medical facility occupied by Whitman-Walker Health and Whitman-Walker Health System.
  • The District Towns at St. Elizabeths East delivered 88 3BR-unit residential townhomes in 2022-2023.
  • The 3.4-acre Parcel 7 will be redeveloped by St. Elizabeths Legacy Partners into 124,300 SF of office space, anchored by a DC government agency, along with 29,300 SF retail space, 278 affordable multifamily units, and 18 townhomes.
Population
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Population 7,519 25,904 200,450
Daytime Population 7,318 24,129 245,621
Male 48% 46% 47%
Female 52% 54% 53%
High School Graduate + 56% 53% 67%
Bachelor’s Degree + 31% 25% 48%
Graduate/Professional Degree 15% 12% 25%
Households
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Households (HH) 3,176 10,166 94,528
Average HH Size 2.23 2.42 2.08
Owner-occupied 36% 26% 30%
Renter-occupied 64% 74% 70%
Median Home Value $374,552 $384,476 $472,720
Income
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Average HH $99,212 $74,238 $122,849
Median HH $63,932 $50,886 $85,036
HH Income <$50k 37% 49% 30%
HH Income $50 - $75k 19% 17% 15%
HH Income $75k+ 44% 34% 55%
Average HH Disposable $66,486 $51,119 $80,847
Graduate/Professional Degree 15% 12% 25%

Age

  • Age < 20
  • Age 20 - 34
  • Age 35 - 64
  • Age 65+

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Consumer Expenditures
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Apparel $7,196,804 $17,864,745 $268,887,702
Child Care $1,594,757 $3,654,901 $60,931,729
Computers & Accessories $654,536 $1,599,597 $24,553,493
- Pets $2,668,723 $6,484,050 $99,211,074
Food at Home $21,533,873 $53,382,401 $784,318,401
Food away from Home $11,266,590 $27,417,784 $432,513,142
Health Care $20,367,114 $48,997,910 $709,450,874
- Medical Care $7,129,383 $17,145,389 $250,912,832
Home Improvement $12,536,828 $27,711,828 $414,509,740
Household Furnishings $7,790,844 $18,652,411 $283,679,190
Personal Care Products $1,692,086 $4,195,308 $64,192,718
Vehicle Maint. & Repair $3,574,115 $8,759,007 $131,752,020

Commuting Preference

  • Drove alone
  • Public transportation
  • Bicycle
  • Walked
  • Worked at home
  • other

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Metrorail Stations

1

Congress Heights

Capital Bikeshare Locations

2

within 1/2 mile

Traffic Counts

8,200 – 8,700   Martin L. King Jr. Ave
25,600   Alabama Ave
   

Walkscore

77

Very Walkable

Residents within a 10-minute car ride

169,727

Resources & Incentives

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Supermarket Tax Incentives

Office to Anything Incentives

Housing in Downtown

DC Development Report

Economic Development Maps

Destination Congress Heights
Wendell Quann
Executive Director
(202) 563-5200
quann@chctdc.org
chctdc.org

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