Capitol Hill is one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods, offering historic charm, tree-lined streets, and proximity to the U.S. Capitol. With its classic row houses, vibrant Eastern Market, and strong sense of community, it appeals to those seeking a quintessential D.C. lifestyle. Its walkability and access to employment centers add to its enduring value.
28,742 people live in Capitol Hill, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $102,845. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
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There's plenty to do around Capitol Hill, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Little Engine , Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes, and Sami's Hot Dog Cart.
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| Dining | 0.17 miles | 15 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.76 miles | 20 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.36 miles | 107 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.54 miles | 137 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.49 miles | 93 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.57 miles | 28 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.61 miles | 18 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.57 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.26 miles | 60 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.57 miles | 13 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.32 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.07 miles | 46 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.62 miles | 77 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.88 miles | 47 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.85 miles | 66 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.81 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.46 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.22 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.03 miles | 83 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.34 miles | 31 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.19 miles | 36 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.4 miles | 124 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.96 miles | 12 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.66 miles | 99 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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Capitol Hill has 13,563 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Capitol Hill do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,742 people call Capitol Hill home. The population density is 25,602.203 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
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