Where do young professionals live in DC?

[Anonymous]

DCUM can you help? Im not from DMV, my DC is thinking of moving there. Their partner will be in McLean and they will work hybrid in DC. Where should they rent? How much is a 1br? 2 br in a nice area, with proximity to restaurants, bars, places to go?

[Anonymous]

Based on your criteria I would say that Arlington (between Rosslyn and Ballston corridor) would probably be best. Lots of places to go out in (restaurants and bars) but also an easy commute to McLean and DC. The prices for a 1br would be around 2000-2200 while a 2br will run you closer to 3000.

Another good option is NW DC, specifically Georgetown, Dupont, Kalorama. Very very walkable, lots of good food options. However, the commute to McLean will be more difficult and prices are also a little bit higher (and you get less for your money in terms of amenities generally compared to Arlington, especially in terms of gym and pool).

[Anonymous]

Foggy bottom is decent and gives the option to take the subway to McLean

[Anonymous]

If they can telework almost every day, I’d suggest living in DC near Meridian Hill. If they need to be in the office 2 days a week or less, I’d suggest NW DC as a previous poster suggested, or maybe Bethesda, Maryland. If they need be in the office 3 days a week or more, I’d suggest somewhere between Rosslyn and Ballston. If they need to be in the office 100% of the time, then I’d consider either Ballston or maybe the Boro in Tyson’s.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Foggy bottom is decent and gives the option to take the subway to McLean

McLean is an obviously a large area so I think we need to know more before we can say that their work is metro accessible.

[Anonymous]

Metro corridor between Ballston to Rosslyn. Either Clarendon or Courthouse. Can’t go wrong.

[Anonymous]

Bethesda, MD.

[Anonymous]

I’d say to live in DC proper, with blue line access.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Based on your criteria I would say that Arlington (between Rosslyn and Ballston corridor) would probably be best. Lots of places to go out in (restaurants and bars) but also an easy commute to McLean and DC. The prices for a 1br would be around 2000-2200 while a 2br will run you closer to 3000.

Another good option is NW DC, specifically Georgetown, Dupont, Kalorama. Very very walkable, lots of good food options. However, the commute to McLean will be more difficult and prices are also a little bit higher (and you get less for your money in terms of amenities generally compared to Arlington, especially in terms of gym and pool).

You are a little outdated. Young people do not live in Georgetown, Dupont or Kalorama. They live in Navy Yard, Union Market and the Wharf.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bethesda, MD.

Absolutely not.

[Anonymous]

What age range are we talking?

Early to mid 20s:
VA- Clarendon, Ballston
DC - Adams Morgan, Navy Yard, Union Market, Mount Vernon

Late 20's to early 30's:
VA - Arlington, Alexandria
DC - Dupont, Logan, Kalorama, Capitol Hill

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What age range are we talking?

Early to mid 20s:
VA- Clarendon, Ballston
DC - Adams Morgan, Navy Yard, Union Market, Mount Vernon

Late 20's to early 30's:
VA - Arlington, Alexandria
DC - Dupont, Logan, Kalorama, Capitol Hill

I agree with the above regarding DC-- I've lived here 25 years and that is the state of things right now for where young people live.

May I ask the VA residents why living in McLean isn't an option?

Do young people not live there? Is it not a walkable/lively neighborhood? I hate communting so much that I'd try rent for a bit in McLean first then just dip into DC,etc. on nights and weekends.

I also feel like DC isn't as safe as VA-- I'm feeling better about things than I was a few months ago but the carjackings, muggings, etc. recently have been very concerning.

[Anonymous]

Lots of young people in Columbia Heights + U Street + Shaw

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What age range are we talking?

Early to mid 20s:
VA- Clarendon, Ballston
DC - Adams Morgan, Navy Yard, Union Market, Mount Vernon

Late 20's to early 30's:
VA - Arlington, Alexandria
DC - Dupont, Logan, Kalorama, Capitol Hill

May I ask the VA residents why living in McLean isn't an option?

Do young people not live there? Is it not a walkable/lively neighborhood? I hate communting so much that I'd try rent for a bit in McLean first then just dip into DC,etc. on nights and weekends.

This is the most hilarious thing I’ve read on this forum.

No, young people don’t want to live in McLean. No, it is not walkable and lively. It is great if you are 40, married and wealthy, but not a hotbed of young professionals.

[Anonymous]

Definitely somewhere between Rosslyn and Ballston. Much more convenient to McLean than DC, full of young professionals, many nice buildings full of amenities and safer than DC at the moment.