Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
DC, VA, MD, WV · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · March 2025
Summary
Population
6.4M
+2.1% annual growth
Median Household Income
$126k
wages up 3.9% from last year
Groceries (10 items)
$31.61
$6.95 vs $38.56 US avg
Avg Commute
34 min
each way to work
Unemployment
2.7%
unemployment rate
Temperature Range
44.8°FJan · mild winters
Jul · warm summers89.6°F
204
sunny days/yr
41.82"
annual rain
13.7"
annual snow
Economy
Median Income
$126k
2nd highest
Cost of Living
132.0
32.0% pricier than US avg
21st lowest
Housing Affordability
4.8×
years of income to buy a home
17th lowest
Job Growth
+1.1%
12th highest
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
1st lowest
Poverty Rate
8.3%
residents below poverty line
Median Home Value
$604,800
owner-occupied
Median Gross Rent
$2,037/mo
including utilities
Cost of Living
4th most expensive of 24 metros
+32.0%vs US average
AffordableUS avgExpensive
Did You Know
The federal government directly employs roughly 28% of the DC metro workforce — the highest government employment concentration of any major US metro — providing unusual economic stability even during private-sector downturns.
People
Population Growth
+2.1%
annual rate
11th highest
Avg Commute
34 min
one-way
23rd lowest
Median Age
38.3 yrs
median age of residents
Gender Distribution
49.1%
male
50.9%
female
MaleFemale
Demographics at a Glance
Young Professionals
3rd of 2414%
College Educated
2nd of 2455.5%
Diversity Index
7th of 2473/100
Work From Home
3rd of 2419.9%
Families w/ Children
19th of 2430.7%
Renter Occupied
11th of 2436.6%
Environment
Comfort Score
20.8/100
July High
90°F
Jan High
45°F
Sunny Days/Year
204
Annual Rain
41.8"
Annual Snow
13.7"
Comfort Score
20.8/100
#12 of 24 metros
138
comfortable days
112
misery days
56%
sunshine
131
comf. humidity days
43%
good air quality
Min-max normalized · NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020 · EPA AQS
Grocery Prices · March 2025
| Item | Local Price | US Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applesper lb | $1.82 | $2.36 | #8 of 24 |
| Bananasper lb | $0.63 | $0.63 | #8 of 24 |
| Butterper lb | $6.24 | $5.89 | #8 of 24 |
| Chicken Breastper lb | $4.43 | $4.18 | #8 of 24 |
| Eggsper dozen | $3.81 | $6.23 | #8 of 24 |
| Ground Beefper lb | $5.75 | $5.79 | #8 of 24 |
| Potatoesper lb | $1.04 | $1.82 | #8 of 24 |
| White Riceper lb | $1.42 | $5.74 | #8 of 24 |
| White Breadper lb | $2.10 | $1.88 | #8 of 24 |
| Whole Milkper gallon | $4.37 | $4.05 | #8 of 24 |
| Cart Total | $31.61 | $38.56 |
Did You Know
Washington DC has the highest concentration of premium grocery banners (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Yes! Organic, MOM's) per square mile of any US metro, a reflection of the region's high median household income.