A data-first guide to Washington, DC for LGBTQ+ buyers, renters and people relocating: housing costs, legal protections, community venues, climate and daily life. Every figure carries a numbered source and a retrieval date.
U.S. Census Bureau survey estimates for Washington city, District of Columbia. Each figure shows its margin of error and a numbered source.
Home values are owner estimates, not sale prices. Rent includes utilities. Same-sex couple households count couples who report as such; this is not a count of LGBTQ+ residents.
Ratios GayMoves calculates from the Census medians above. They are rough indicators for comparing places, not a loan estimate.
Share of occupied homes. Source [8].
| Group | Share |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 41.5% |
| Renter-occupied | 58.5% |
Median monthly rent is $1,954/mo, higher than 72% of the 450 covered markets with a Census value.
| Range | Markets |
|---|---|
| $850 to $973 | 28 |
| $973 to $1,097 | 34 |
| $1,097 to $1,220 | 36 |
| $1,220 to $1,343 | 33 |
| $1,343 to $1,467 | 45 |
| $1,467 to $1,590 | 29 |
| $1,590 to $1,713 | 40 |
| $1,713 to $1,836 | 49 |
| $1,836 to $1,960 | 35 |
| $1,960 to $2,083 | 32 |
| $2,083 to $2,206 | 17 |
| $2,206 to $2,330 | 21 |
| $2,330 to $2,453 | 9 |
| $2,453 to $2,576 | 12 |
| $2,576 to $2,700 | 8 |
| $2,700 to $2,823 | 4 |
| $2,823 to $2,946 | 3 |
| $2,946 to $3,069 | 4 |
| $3,069 to $3,193 | 1 |
| $3,193 to $3,316 | 10 |
Median home value is $737,100, higher than 81% of the 455 covered markets with a Census value.
| Range | Markets |
|---|---|
| $119,700 to $213,715 | 47 |
| $213,715 to $307,730 | 69 |
| $307,730 to $401,745 | 75 |
| $401,745 to $495,760 | 79 |
| $495,760 to $589,775 | 40 |
| $589,775 to $683,790 | 39 |
| $683,790 to $777,805 | 26 |
| $777,805 to $871,820 | 18 |
| $871,820 to $965,835 | 21 |
| $965,835 to $1,059,850 | 8 |
| $1,059,850 to $1,153,865 | 3 |
| $1,153,865 to $1,247,880 | 4 |
| $1,247,880 to $1,341,895 | 5 |
| $1,341,895 to $1,435,910 | 3 |
| $1,435,910 to $1,529,925 | 3 |
| $1,529,925 to $1,623,940 | 3 |
| $1,623,940 to $1,717,955 | 1 |
| $1,717,955 to $1,811,970 | 0 |
| $1,811,970 to $1,905,985 | 1 |
| $1,905,985 to $2,000,000 | 10 |
Median household income is $109,870, higher than 74% of the 454 covered markets with a Census value.
| Range | Markets |
|---|---|
| $46,051 to $54,150 | 38 |
| $54,150 to $62,250 | 39 |
| $62,250 to $70,349 | 45 |
| $70,349 to $78,448 | 51 |
| $78,448 to $86,547 | 52 |
| $86,547 to $94,647 | 43 |
| $94,647 to $102,746 | 32 |
| $102,746 to $110,845 | 37 |
| $110,845 to $118,944 | 14 |
| $118,944 to $127,044 | 17 |
| $127,044 to $135,143 | 14 |
| $135,143 to $143,242 | 16 |
| $143,242 to $151,341 | 11 |
| $151,341 to $159,441 | 13 |
| $159,441 to $167,540 | 4 |
| $167,540 to $175,639 | 6 |
| $175,639 to $183,738 | 3 |
| $183,738 to $191,838 | 5 |
| $191,838 to $199,937 | 5 |
| $199,937 to $208,036 | 9 |
Comparison charts use the 450 markets in our coverage list that have a Census value. They describe those markets, not the whole country.
State law for District of Columbia and local ordinances are published by the Movement Advancement Project (MAP).
Read the laws at the source
We do not republish MAP's legal data here. Open the MAP Equality Maps below and choose District of Columbia. Not legal advice; confirm with your state civil rights agency or a local fair housing organization.
Venues, centers, health and social services and Pride events tagged as LGBTQ+ in OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Both are volunteer-maintained, so treat this as a starting point.
Faded markers use the coordinate of the place a record is located in, not its own. The 24 numbered markers match the list below. No map tiles are used; the outline is Census TIGER geometry.
1. Green Lantern
bar · 0.7 mi1.1 km from center · 1335 Green Court Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
2. The Little Gay Pub
bar · 0.7 mi1.2 km from center · 1100 P Street Northwest
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
3. Trade
bar · 0.9 mi1.5 km from center · 1410 14th Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
5. Number Nine
bar · 1 mi1.6 km from center · 1435 P Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
6. Nellie's Restaurant & Sports Bar
bar · 1.2 mi1.9 km from center · 900 U Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=pub
7. JR's Bar
bar · 1.2 mi2 km from center · 1519 17th Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
8. District Eagle
bar · 1.3 mi2.1 km from center · 1357B U Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
9. Spark Social House
bar · 1.4 mi2.2 km from center · 2009 14th Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
10. Licht
bar · 1.4 mi2.3 km from center · 1520 U Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
11. The Fireplace
bar · 1.7 mi2.7 km from center · 2161 P Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
12. League of Her Own
bar · 1.8 mi2.9 km from center
Wikidata class: lesbian bar
13. Pitchers Cafe
bar · 1.8 mi2.9 km from center · 2317 18th Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
14. Krazy Kat Klub
nightclub · 0.7 mi1.1 km from center
Wikidata class: LGBTQ nightclub
15. Bunker
nightclub · 1.4 mi2.2 km from center · 2001 14th Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=nightclub
16. Crush
nightclub · 1.4 mi2.2 km from center
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=nightclub
17. Revolt
nightclub · 1.4 mi2.2 km from center · 1359 U Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=nightclub
18. Thurst Lounge
nightclub · 1.5 mi2.4 km from center · 2204 14th Street Northwest, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=nightclub
20. Phase 1
nightclub · 1.8 mi2.9 km from center
Wikidata class: LGBTQ nightclub, lesbian bar
22. Mr. Henry's
cafe or restaurant · 1.6 mi2.5 km from center · 601 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=restaurant
23. As You Are
cafe or restaurant · 1.8 mi2.9 km from center · 500 8th Street Southeast, Washington
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=cafe
24. Capital Pride
Pride event · 0.9 mi1.5 km from center
Wikidata class: Pride parade · map position is the place it is located in
© OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata (CC0). OpenStreetMap data is available under the Open Database License; Wikidata is CC0. Names and addresses are shown as the sources state them.
Thirty-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest NOAA station with normals, WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, 4 mi6.4 km from the city center at 10 ft3 m elevation.
Red line: average high. Blue line: average low. Green bars: precipitation (tallest month 4.33 in).
Station WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, 4 mi from the city center. Normals for 1991-2020.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Average °F | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44.8 | 30.1 | 37.5 | 2.86 |
| Feb | 48.3 | 31.8 | 40 | 2.62 |
| Mar | 56.5 | 38.6 | 47.6 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 68 | 48.4 | 58.2 | 3.21 |
| May | 76.5 | 58 | 67.2 | 3.94 |
| Jun | 85.1 | 67.5 | 76.3 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 89.6 | 72.4 | 81 | 4.33 |
| Aug | 87.8 | 71 | 79.4 | 3.25 |
| Sep | 80.7 | 64.1 | 72.4 | 3.93 |
| Oct | 69.4 | 52.2 | 60.8 | 3.66 |
| Nov | 58.2 | 41.6 | 49.9 | 2.91 |
| Dec | 48.8 | 34.5 | 41.7 | 3.41 |
Red line: average high. Blue line: average low. Green bars: precipitation (tallest month 110 mm).
Station WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, 6.4 km from the city center. Normals for 1991-2020.
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Average °C | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1 | -1.1 | 3.1 | 73 |
| Feb | 9.1 | -0.1 | 4.4 | 67 |
| Mar | 13.6 | 3.7 | 8.7 | 89 |
| Apr | 20 | 9.1 | 14.6 | 82 |
| May | 24.7 | 14.4 | 19.6 | 100 |
| Jun | 29.5 | 19.7 | 24.6 | 107 |
| Jul | 32 | 22.4 | 27.2 | 110 |
| Aug | 31 | 21.7 | 26.3 | 83 |
| Sep | 27.1 | 17.8 | 22.4 | 100 |
| Oct | 20.8 | 11.2 | 16 | 93 |
| Nov | 14.6 | 5.3 | 9.9 | 74 |
| Dec | 9.3 | 1.4 | 5.4 | 87 |
Distances are straight-line from the city center, not drive time.
How people get around, plus counts of mapped transit stops, parks and everyday destinations near the city center.
Share of workers 16 and over. Source [18].
| Item | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 28.2 |
| Public transit | 22.3 |
| Walk | 10 |
| Bike | 3.3 |
| Work from home | 29.4 |
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The Census Bureau estimates 681,294 residents, across 61.1 sq mi158 km² of land. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01003: Total Population (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b01003.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30; US Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (Places) (https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_Gaz_place_national.zip), retrieved 2026-10-30.
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,954/mo, plus or minus $26. This is a survey estimate for the whole place, not a listing price. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25064: Median Gross Rent (Dollars) (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b25064.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30.
Owners estimate the median value of owner-occupied homes at $737,100. These are owner estimates, not sale prices. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077: Median Value (Dollars) of Owner-Occupied Housing Units (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b25077.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30.
41.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25003: Tenure of Occupied Housing Units (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b25003.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30.
OpenStreetMap and Wikidata hold 24 records tagged as LGBTQ+ venues, centers, services or Pride events for Washington: 13 bars, 8 nightclubs, 2 cafes and restaurants, 1 Pride event. Both sources are volunteer-maintained, so the list is a starting point and not a full directory. Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (via Overpass API) (https://www.openstreetmap.org/), retrieved 2026-10-30; Wikidata (https://www.wikidata.org/), retrieved 2026-10-30.
Using 1991-2020 normals from the WASHINGTON REAGAN AP station (4 mi6.4 km from the city center): the warmest month averages 81°F27.2°C (Jul) and the coldest 37.5°F3.1°C (Jan). Annual precipitation is 41.8 in1,062 mm and snowfall 13.7 in348 mm. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Monthly (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USW00013743.csv), retrieved 2026-10-30.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest commercial airport in the OurAirports data, 3.8 mi6.1 km in a straight line from the city center (not drive time). Source: OurAirports (https://ourairports.com/airports/KDCA/), retrieved 2026-10-30.
28.2% of workers drive alone, 22.3% use public transit, 29.4% work from home. The average one-way commute for people who travel to work is 30.3 minutes. Sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08013 (aggregate travel time divided by workers who commute) (https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08013?g=1600000US1150000), retrieved 2026-10-30; US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08301 (means of transportation to work) (https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08301?g=1600000US1150000), retrieved 2026-10-30.
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[1] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01003: Total Population
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[2] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01002: Median Age by Sex
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[3] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B11001: Household Type (Including Living Alone)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[4] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25010: Average Household Size of Occupied Housing Units by Tenure
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[5] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013: Median Household Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[6] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077: Median Value (Dollars) of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[7] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25064: Median Gross Rent (Dollars)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[8] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25003: Tenure of Occupied Housing Units
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[9] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B09019: Household Type (Including Living Alone) by Relationship (same-sex spouse and unmarried partner)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[10] OpenStreetMap contributors (via Overpass API)
https://www.openstreetmap.org/
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: ODbL 1.0
© OpenStreetMap contributors
[11] Wikidata
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: CC0 1.0
Wikidata (CC0)
[12] NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Monthly
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USW00013743.csv
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, NOAA)
[13] US Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (Places)
https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_Gaz_place_national.zip
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 USC 105)
[14] US Census Bureau, TIGERweb Places (Incorporated Places, Consolidated Cities, CDPs)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 USC 105)
[15] USGS 3D Elevation Program, Elevation Point Query Service
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (USGS, US Government work)
[16] OurAirports
https://ourairports.com/airports/KDCA/
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (OurAirports dedication)
[17] US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08013 (aggregate travel time divided by workers who commute)
https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08013?g=1600000US1150000
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
[18] US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08301 (means of transportation to work)
https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08301?g=1600000US1150000
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
[19] OpenStreetMap contributors via Overpass API
https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=38.8951&mlon=-77.03638#map=14/38.8951/-77.03638
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: ODbL 1.0, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
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