
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.
| 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% |
| 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 |
| 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% |
| 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 |
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
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