Southwest Waterfront

Nestled at the picturesque confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers and conveniently adjacent to the iconic National Mall, the Southwest Waterfront captivates both residents and visitors alike. This vibrant neighborhood boasts an impressive array of attractions, including ten world-class museums and seven dynamic performance venues. Moreover, the recent debut of The Wharf Phase II has ushered in thrilling, new culinary delights and cultural experiences, further enriching the region’s vibrant tapestry.

Photo courtesy appletreeinstitute.org

Select Retail + Restaurant Openings (2024+)

  • Apple Tree Waterfront
  • Dogon
  • Fogo De Chao
  • Grace Street Coffee
  • Good Company
  • Good Vets
  • Jerks of the Carribean
  • Potbelly
  • Salamander Spa
  • SpiceX
  • Pitango Gelato & Coffee
  • Pluma at the Wharf
  • Politics and Prose
  • Theater Alliance
Photo courtesy thewesterlydc.com

Neighborhood Growth

  • The Westerly (350 Maple Dr., SW) delivered 449 residential units, 30,000 SF of retail, and a black box theater in 2024.
  • Venture on I (60 I St., SW) delivered 197 residential units, on land leased from Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle, in 2024.
  • Two buildings at the Portals – 1337 Maryland Ave SW and 1280 Maryland Ave SW – broke ground in 2025, and will combine deliver 850 residential units.
Photo courtesy Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

Destination Dining

  • Kwame Onwuachi's Dōgon (1330 Maryland Ave., SW) was named one of the Best New Restaurants in America by Esquire in 2024.
  • Philippe Chow opened his first restaurant outside New York City at The Wharf in 2023.
  • Gordon Ramsay has two restaurants at The Wharf - Hell's Kitchen (14,000 SF) and Fish & Chips.
Photo courtesy dcmid.io

Mobility + Placemaking

  • The Circuit Rideshare, launched by SWBID’s Mobility Innovation District, will now operate a fixed-route service between the Waterfront Metro and the end of Buzzard Point
  • Popwheels deployed an ebike battery swap cabinet at the Westminster Church
  • The 4th Street SW underpass under I-395 has been transformed into an outdoor art gallery with large-scale murals depicting the Southwest community painted by eleven different artists.
  • Over 30 traffic cabinets throughout the neighborhood are wrapped in artistically designed vinyl wraps.
  • A new theater opened in the Westerly – Theater Alliance.
Population
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Population16,83639,014330,119
Daytime Population27,686107,379751,911
Male48%49%49%
Female52%51%51%
High School Graduate +80%85%83%
Bachelor’s Degree +73%80%75%
Graduate/Professional Degree45%43%43%
Households
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Households (HH)10,90824,720174,238
Average HH Size1.541.571.79
Owner-occupied29%20%28%
Renter-occupied71%80%72%
Median Home Value$548,025$659,722$792,383
Income
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Average HH$150,288$170,311$168,552
Median HH$112,535$135,559$125,275
HH Income <$50k21%17%20%
HH Income $50 - $75k13%10%11%
HH Income $75k+66%73%69%
Average HH Disposable$94,222$104,702$104,827
Graduate/Professional Degree45%43%43%

Age

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

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Consumer Expenditures
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Apparel$38,341,181$97,901,976$677,446,901
Child Care$9,086,583$23,507,104$163,888,237
Computers & Accessories$3,590,369$9,119,299$62,549,181
- Pets$13,992,266$35,655,418$248,219,045
Food at Home$108,668,380$277,466,999$1,926,985,959
Food away from Home$64,377,121$163,755,555$1,126,741,221
Health Care$92,356,592$236,913,293$1,671,637,825
- Medical Care$33,080,445$84,811,560$597,147,543
Home Improvement$47,864,256$127,054,827$945,273,128
Household Furnishings$39,426,265$100,984,334$703,846,762
Personal Care Products$9,458,338$23,908,408$162,715,787
Vehicle Maint. & Repair$18,334,789$46,427,179$320,400,301

Commuting Preference

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

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Metrorail Stations

4

Federal Center SW, L'Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian, Waterfront

Capital Bikeshare Locations

14

within the BID

Traffic Counts

16,100   Maine Ave SW
7,000   4th St SW
14,000   M St SW

Walkscore

87

Walker's Paradise

Residents within a 10-minute car ride

124,949

Southwest Business Improvement District
Zachary Baldwin
Director of Mobility, Data, and Research
(202) 618-3515
zbaldwin@swbid.org
swbid.org

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