DowntownDC

At the heart of the nation’s capital, Downtown DC is where all aspects of life in the District coalesce: business and recreation, hospitality and tourism, culture and entertainment. Here, global and national interests intersect with local enterprise. As the third-largest office market in the U.S. shakes off the effects of the pandemic, signs of fresh energy in Downtown DC abound, including new museums and destination dining, the stunning revitalization of historic Franklin Park, and multiple residential projects in development — the first housing built in the central business district in over a decade.

Image courtesy of Monument Sports & Entertainment

Capital One Arena $800M Transformation

The arena will undergo an extensive modernization and expansion, keeping the Wizards (NBA) and Capitals (NHL) in downtown through at least 2050. The city will provide a $515M investment and Monumental Sports & Entertainment will contribute $285M to the project.

Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment

  • 142 destination restaurants (17 opened in 2024/2025)
  • 68 destination retailers
  • 13 museums
  • 8 theater and performance venues
  • Capital One Arena
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center

New Home for Higher Education

  • Duke, NYU, Purdue, University of Texas, and the University of Maryland have established satellite campuses in Downtown.
  • John Hopkins University has consolidated various programs such as its School of Advanced International Studies and Carey Business School into the newly renovated 420,000 SF 555 Pennsylvania Avenue. The university invested $570M into the renovations.
  • Georgetown University continues the expansion of its Capital Campus with the opening of the McCourt School of Public Policy in 2024 and the 230,000 SF 111 Massachusetts Ave. will be transformed into a multi-use education facility in 2025. By 2029/30 the Capital Campus is expected to be home to 9,800 students (87% graduate enrollments) and 1,750 staff.

Top Restaurants

  • Minibar (2 Michelin Stars)
  • Cranes (1 Michelin Star)
  • Fiola (1 Michelin Star)
  • Rania (1 Michelin Star)
  • Sushi Nakazawa (1 Michelin Star)
  • Karma Modern India (Bib Gourmand)
  • Oyamel (Bib Gourmand)
  • Unconventional Diner (Bib Gourmand)
Population
0-1 mi. 0-5 mi. 0-20 mi.
Population 54,135 845,415 4,108,116
Daytime Population 293,148 1,278,156 4,532,636
Male 50% 48% 49%
Female 50% 52% 51%
High School Graduate + 85% 79% 74%
Bachelor’s Degree + 79% 70% 60%
Graduate/Professional Degree 46% 39% 32%
Households
0-1 mi. 0-5 mi. 0-20 mi.
Households (HH) 32,453 403,589 1,609,789
Average HH Size 1.62 2.00 2.50
Owner-occupied 22% 35% 56%
Renter-occupied 78% 65% 44%
Median Home Value $747,840 $771,380 $676,445
Income
0-1 mi. 0-5 mi. 0-20 mi.
Average HH $172,431 $171,000 $174,351
Median HH $131,675 $120,324 $126,703
HH Income <$50k 20% 21% 18%
HH Income $50 - $75k 11% 11% 11%
HH Income $75k+ 69% 68% 71%
Average HH Disposable $104,658 $107,428 $117,686
Graduate/Professional Degree 46% 39% 32%

Age

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

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Consumer Expenditures
0-1 mi. 0-5 mi. 0-20 mi.
Apparel $130,146,526 $1,566,984,270 $6,034,989,771
Child Care $31,643,642 $381,259,066 $1,524,085,159
Computers & Accessories $12,104,739 $144,160,978 $560,008,527
- Pets $47,315,103 $582,256,955 $2,388,615,916
Food at Home $367,079,782 $4,497,209,449 $17,584,587,824
Food away from Home $217,898,314 $2,609,765,511 $10,238,235,254
Health Care $312,697,530 $3,973,368,640 $16,702,290,309
- Medical Care $111,997,170 $1,418,044,736 $5,949,478,300
Home Improvement $168,952,343 $2,399,925,039 $11,931,713,273
Household Furnishings $134,012,147 $1,653,198,156 $6,786,326,429
Personal Care Products $31,628,038 $372,667,841 $1,434,607,881
Vehicle Maint. & Repair $61,268,863 $747,246,616 $3,058,302,605

Commuting Preference

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

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Metrorail Stations

7

Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Federal Triangle, Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Judiciary Square, McPherson Square, Metro Center, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center

Capital Bikeshare Locations

35

within the BID

Walkscore

99

Walker's Paradise

Residents within a 10-minute car ride

181,379

DowntownDC BID
Mark Simpson
Director of Planning & Economic Development
(202) 638-3232
marks@downtowndc.org
downtowndc.org

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