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East Capitol Street/Capitol Gateway

A geography-defining entryway into the District, East Capitol Street is more than its spectacular vistas. The street forms a unifying corridor for the Benning, Lincoln Heights, Fort Dupont, and Marshall Heights neighborhoods, among others. With proximity to the Capitol Heights Metrorail Station and a short drive to major highways I-95, I-295, and I-495, the neighborhood offers superior regional access.

Photo courtesy of DC Department of Parks & Recreation

Community Anchors

  • Delivered in 2018, the Marvin Gaye Recreation Center features a music room, teaching kitchen, art gallery space, tech lounge, and fitness center.
  • In 2015, the University of the District of Columbia partnered with District and federal agencies, local organizations, and residents to convert a three-acre site at East Capitol Street and Southern Avenue into the East Capitol Urban Farm. The Farm has become a multi-functional community asset featuring: a community garden, an aquaponics facility, a community-centered farmers market, and green infrastructure, including rain gardens, and other environmental practices.
Image courtesy of Nix Development Company

New Residential Development

Dix Street Residences (5717 58th St., NE) delivered 47 new units of affordable housing for independent seniors 55+ in mid-2025.

Capitol Gateway Marketplace

An 11-acre site at 58th and East Capitol Streets offers significant redevelopment potential for future residential and community-focused retail and services, including a full-service grocery store.
Population
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Population 7,200 28,771 157,307
Daytime Population 5,899 22,717 124,362
Male 47% 47% 46%
Female 53% 53% 54%
High School Graduate + 59% 58% 58%
Bachelor’s Degree + 33% 30% 30%
Graduate/Professional Degree 13% 11% 12%
Households
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Households (HH) 2,787 10,980 63,934
Average HH Size 2.52 2.56 2.42
Owner-occupied 57% 53% 50%
Renter-occupied 43% 47% 50%
Median Home Value $398,037 $384,731 $391,123
Income
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Average HH $103,886 $97,223 $97,630
Median HH $70,905 $69,918 $73,274
HH Income <$50k 34% 36% 33%
HH Income $50 - $75k 18% 16% 18%
HH Income $75k+ 48% 47% 49%
Average HH Disposable $70,983 $67,450 $69,152
Graduate/Professional Degree 13% 11% 12%

Age

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

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Consumer Expenditures
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Apparel $6,382,113 $24,110,734 $140,444,534
Child Care $1,434,928 $5,330,278 $31,055,449
Computers & Accessories $572,030 $2,161,259 $12,787,705
- Pets $2,412,922 $9,078,028 $53,339,618
Food at Home $19,414,305 $72,235,947 $421,414,251
Food away from Home $10,041,184 $37,632,634 $222,024,921
Health Care $18,730,244 $68,956,241 $403,920,057
- Medical Care $6,598,775 $24,255,903 $142,301,019
Home Improvement $12,433,761 $44,552,199 $257,843,677
Household Furnishings $7,088,734 $26,326,540 $154,352,279
Personal Care Products $1,475,695 $5,606,662 $33,164,856
Vehicle Maint. & Repair $3,104,045 $11,936,777 $70,829,562

Commuting Preference

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

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Metrorail Stations

1

Capitol Heights

Capital Bikeshare Locations

3

within 1/2 mile

Traffic Counts

19,100   East Capitol St
13,400   Southern Ave (south of East Capitol)
   

Walkscore

55

Somewhat Walkable

Residents within a 10-minute car ride

190,496

Resources & Incentives

Great Streets

Supermarket Tax Incentives

Office to Anything Incentives

Housing in Downtown

DC Development Report

Economic Development Maps

Washington DC Economic Partnership
Derek Ford
President & CEO
(202) 661-8670
dford@wdcep.com
wdcep.com

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