Where do young professionals live in DC?

[Anonymous]

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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.

Exactly, young people would not want to live in McLean, it is not for them, it is for older people (mid 30s onwards) with a family.

McLean is not walkable in the slightest and there are very few things to do there in terms of bars, restaurants, clubs and shopping. For a young person either NW DC or Clarendon/Ballston is the logical way to go.

The Boro by the Greensboro metro in Tyson’s is maybe 1/3 complete, but, when complete, it may well be a more appealing place to live than Ballston. Presently, about 90% of the luxury apartments are occupied by tenants under the age of 35. And about 75% are 30 or younger. When complete, this single development will have approximately 10% of all the total retail found everywhere on the orange line between Rosslyn and Ballston. I can’t imagine it will ever have an evening or bar scene anything remotely like Clarendon though, because, as a consequence of being surrounded by commercial buildings with tech companies, I think they are targettng is a more affluent and slightly older (mid 20s to early 30s) demographic.

Came here to say the Boro, but couldn't remember the name. That seems ideal in lots a ways.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

You should go to a Tact store & buy as much as you ca afford.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People in their 20s who want to go out and have fun and live near other friends are generally in Ustreet/Adams Morgan area. Would definitely not recommend Bethesda or other suburbs unless they’re planning on having kids imminently.

+1.

Back in my day we lived in Georgetown. Sigh. I loved my little condo on Thomas Jefferson.

[Anonymous]

This seems income-dependent. Some of these places are great for entry-level government jobs that require a master's degree, think U Street or Adams Morgan. Those of you longing for Georgetown or Dupont Circle, yes, the demographic is older but it's not incredibly old, instead the problem is high rental/buying prices.

[Anonymous]

Here is where I lived for what it’s worth:

21-25: Ballston, Arlington rental
26-34: west end, Alexandria TH
35+: McLean near Tysons SFH

[Anonymous]

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

+1

[Anonymous]

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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.

+1

[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

Accurate

[Anonymous]

A parent helping their kid shack up out of wedlock, how cute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A parent helping their kid shack up out of wedlock, how cute.

Why not? Unconditional love is extinct now or dependent on how much control you get on their lives?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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.

Why Meridian Hill?! For the crime or the drum circle or the out of use fountains.

Foggy Bottom makes total sense. Probably upwards of 3k for a decent 1 bedroom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A parent helping their kid shack up out of wedlock, how cute.

PP you are in the wrong forum, by which I meant century 😂