Minnesota & Benning

Collectively known as “Downtown Ward 7,” several recent and substantial mixed-use developments surround the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Benning Road. Although the neighborhood serves as the headquarters for major employers such as Pepco, DC’s Department of Employment Services, and DC’s Department of General Services, substantial public and private investment in new development is generating exciting opportunities for small businesses to grow.

Retail + Community Anchors + Major Employers

  • Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library
  • Chateau Remix
  • DC Department of General Services (DGS) Headquarters (~700 employees)
  • DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) Headquarters (~450 employees)
  • Dental Dreams
  • DLTR
  • Eclectic Café
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Pepco's Benning Service Center (~700 employees)
  • Sala Thai
  • Uber Greenlight
Image courtesy of Cedar Realty Trust

Northeast Heights

  • Standard Real Estate Investments is redeveloping the 6.5-acre East River Park Shopping Center into a mixed-use shopping destination, that will comprise 855 residential units and 127,400 SF of retail anchored by a grocery store.
  • The project’s western portion will convert the 6.7-acre Senator Square shopping plaza and former Senator Theater site into the new HQ for DGS, 500 residential units, and 43,650 SF of retail.
  • The first phase delivered the new 260,000 SF, 700-employee HQ for DGS in 2023.

Sandlot at the Senator

Sandlot, by Suite Nation, will open its fourth pop-up adjacent to the historic Senator theater (3950 Minnesota Ave., NE). The multi-dimensional shipping container bar and event space will occupy a 4,000 SF lot.

Great Streets Retail Small Business Grants

Minnesota Avenue and Benning Road are designated Great Streets corridors. As funds become available, small businesses may apply for grants to cover capital improvements and certain soft costs. In fiscal year 2024, there was $2.55 million available with individual awards up to $85,000.
Population
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Population 8,439 32,112 224,171
Daytime Population 7,407 25,985 200,466
Male 46% 44% 47%
Female 54% 56% 53%
High School Graduate + 46% 52% 66%
Bachelor’s Degree + 25% 28% 46%
Graduate/Professional Degree 10% 13% 24%
Households
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Households (HH) 4,025 13,816 96,553
Average HH Size 2.08 2.26 2.24
Owner-occupied 30% 31% 44%
Renter-occupied 70% 69% 56%
Median Home Value $430,699 $432,840 $514,932
Income
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Average HH $83,122 $83,567 $128,918
Median HH $57,802 $57,806 $85,432
HH Income <$50k 42% 44% 30%
HH Income $50 - $75k 21% 18% 15%
HH Income $75k+ 37% 38% 55%
Average HH Disposable $57,530 $57,600 $84,295
Graduate/Professional Degree 10% 13% 24%

Age

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

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Consumer Expenditures
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Apparel $7,745,145 $27,066,091 $281,261,237
Child Care $1,589,363 $5,551,534 $64,584,558
Computers & Accessories $703,018 $2,433,036 $25,466,942
- Pets $2,883,396 $9,853,362 $105,529,425
Food at Home $23,486,310 $81,273,173 $830,556,096
Food away from Home $12,044,493 $41,599,562 $452,957,989
Health Care $22,000,481 $75,293,902 $767,897,792
- Medical Care $7,719,944 $26,388,655 $271,837,166
Home Improvement $12,666,229 $43,493,365 $481,518,887
Household Furnishings $8,254,972 $28,564,974 $302,250,989
Personal Care Products $1,832,673 $6,365,343 $65,746,935
Vehicle Maint. & Repair $3,867,200 $13,276,108 $136,560,724

Commuting Preference

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

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Metrorail Stations

2

Benning Road, Minnesota Ave

Capital Bikeshare Locations

2

within 1/2 mile

Traffic Counts

19,400   Minnesota Ave
19,000   Benning Rd
   

Walkscore

60

Somewhat Walkable

Residents within a 10-minute car ride

197,310

Minnesota Avenue Main Street
Kesia Minor
Program Manager
(202) 543-0161
mams@hstreet.org
hstreet.org

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