Ideally situated next to Ronald Reagan National Airport, a stone's throw from the Pentagon, and a quick drive or Metro ride from DC, it’s no wonder Crystal City was chosen by Amazon to establish a portion of their major new headquarters. Already home to thriving tech companies like Bytecubed, Eastern Foundry and WeWork/WeLive, the technology giant will invest more than $2 billion in the surrounding area to establish its new headquarters. The neighborhood's growing Millennial population will be joined by at least 25,000 high-wage jobs at Amazon in the next 12 years, which makes the neighborhood ripe for exciting dining and shopping options.
With JBG Smith, a developer well-versed in creating a sense of place, assuming control of numerous properties in 2017, Crystal City is already being reshaped into a vibrant, round-the-clock community that matches its potential as Arlington's gateway into DC.
Even before Amazon's arrival, Crystal City offers retailers a massive customer base with 5,200 hotel keys, 11.5 million SF of office space, and nearly 8,000 housing units – all the highest totals of any Arlington urban village.
Crystal City Retail Profile (PDF)
| Population | 1/4-Mile | 1/2-Mile | 1-Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,591 | 10,486 | 27,344 |
| Daytime | 8,121 | 26,884 | 50,304 |
| Educational Attainment | |||
| Bachelor's or Higher | 89.8% | 87.5% | 84.1% |
| Household Income | |||
| Median | $103,258 | $106,085 | $104,730 |
| Average | $116,481 | $129,221 | $136,504 |
| Age | |||
| 20 – 29 | 42.7% | 28.8% | 24.3% |
| 30 – 39 | 24.1% | 23.0% | 24.7% |
| 40 – 49 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 12.6% |
| 50 – 59 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Median | 30.4 | 34.3 | 35.3 |
Source: ESRI (2018) - Radius from 23rd Street/Jefferson Davis Highway Intersection
| Mode | Count |
|---|---|
| Metro Boardings | 10,359 Weekday |
| Daily Traffic Count | 11,000 - 23rd Street/Jefferson Davis Highway |
| Peak Hour Pedestrian Count | 436 (am) / 649 (pm) - 23rd St/Crystal Dr |
| Walk Score | 93 - Walker's Paradise |
Source: Arlington County; Walk Score; WMATA
| Type | Existing | Under Construction | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Keys | 5,203 | 0 | 0 |
| Office SF | 11,864,409 | 0 | 1,064,298 |
| Residential Units | 8,426 | 700 | 539 |
| Retail SF | 618,150 | 95,416 | 79,161 |
Source: Arlington Economic Development - includes entirety of Urban Village
| Company | Count |
|---|---|
| US Department of Homeland Security | 2,500 - 4,999 |
| Bloomberg BNA | 1,000 - 1,499 |
| Booz Allen Hamilton | 1,000 - 1,499 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 750 - 999 |
| Lidl | 750 - 999 |
| Public Broadcasting Service | 500 - 749 |
Source: Arlington Economic Development
For more information on shopping, dining and attractions, visit the Crystal City neighborhood page. For more information on retail opportunities, please contact Michael Stiefvater.
Arlington Economic Development
