North Capitol

North Capitol’s four commercial corridors—North Capitol Street and Rhode Island, New York, and Florida avenues—are gateways into DC as well as destinations in their own rights. With hundreds of residential units in the pipeline, the area offers prime retail and commercial opportunities for businesses looking to set up shop.

Photo courtesy phoxotic.com

Select Retail + Restaurant Openings (2024+)

  • Amy Grill & Graze
  • Gold Clover Bar
  • O’Kabul
  • Phoxotic

Neighborhood Destinations

  • 7DrumCity: music lessons for adult hobbyists and home of The Pocket live performance venue
  • Big Bear Café has been serving the neighborhood since 2007 and recognized by the Washington City Paper in 2021 for making one of DC’s best pizza.
  • DCity Smokehouse (award-winning brisket)
  • Jam Doung Style: This local staple recently expanded into a new location and still offers the neighborhood's favorite, authentic Jamaican food.
  • The Pub & The People opened in 2015 and was recognized by the Washington City Paper for being one of the city's best bars in 2023.
  • The Red Hen has made Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list since 2017
Photo courtesy clarkconstruction.com

New + Upcoming Development

  • Aria Development delivered The Florian, a 388-unit residential apartment building and 7,500 SF of retail space at 1 Florida Ave., NE in 2024.
  • So Others Might Eat (SOME) delivered Roberts Residences, a 136-unit affordable apartment community at 1515 North Capitol St NE in 2023.
  • Vicino (1324 North Capitol St NW) is a 69-unit residential apartment building with 8,000 SF of retail space and delivered in 2023.
  • Maison Kesh (1634 North Capitol St., NW) will be a 97-room boutique co-living project.

Great Streets Retail Small Business Grants

Several streets in the area 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 21,321 80,414 416,167
Daytime Population 20,465 110,864 822,290
Male 51% 49% 49%
Female 49% 51% 51%
High School Graduate + 82% 84% 83%
Bachelor’s Degree + 76% 79% 77%
Graduate/Professional Degree 41% 44% 45%
Households
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Households (HH) 10,468 42,879 211,242
Average HH Size 2.01 1.76 1.86
Owner-occupied 36% 24% 34%
Renter-occupied 64% 76% 66%
Median Home Value $912,809 $850,898 $820,367
Income
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Average HH $177,457 $175,681 $180,245
Median HH $142,240 $134,094 $134,075
HH Income <$50k 18% 19% 18%
HH Income $50 - $75k 9% 10% 10%
HH Income $75k+ 73% 71% 71%
Average HH Disposable $109,921 $106,721 $110,050
Graduate/Professional Degree 41% 44% 45%

Age

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

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Consumer Expenditures
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Apparel $42,317,508 $173,330,021 $865,999,914
Child Care $10,813,166 $43,178,991 $214,995,748
Computers & Accessories $3,852,673 $16,000,177 $79,916,376
- Pets $15,561,624 $63,324,484 $320,288,215
Food at Home $119,047,487 $488,514,370 $2,462,187,888
Food away from Home $70,994,474 $290,976,715 $1,455,715,584
Health Care $103,237,685 $418,784,198 $2,139,097,995
- Medical Care $36,955,297 $150,041,118 $766,096,886
Home Improvement $62,161,369 $238,007,170 $1,268,983,840
Household Furnishings $44,046,797 $179,426,382 $906,396,260
Personal Care Products $9,936,803 $41,513,669 $206,066,973
Vehicle Maint. & Repair $19,541,645 $80,816,213 $406,793,721

Commuting Preference

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

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Metrorail Stations

2

NoMa-Gallaudet U, Shaw-Howard U

Capital Bikeshare Locations

14

within 1/2 mile

Traffic Counts

23,800 – 39,600   North Capitol St
21,600 – 30,000   Florida Ave NE
27,200 – 32,000   Rhode Island Ave NE

Walkscore

95

Walker's Paradise

Residents within a 10-minute car ride

288,463

North Capitol Main Street
Shawn McGhee
Executive Director
(202) 299-0698
ED@northcapitoldc.com

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