Congress Heights

It is a vibrant, evolving neighborhood celebrated for its community spirit, local arts, and convenient location.

Welcome to Congress Heights

It is a vibrant, evolving neighborhood celebrated for its community spirit, local arts, and convenient location. The neighborhood is anchored by the Entertainment and Sports Arena, home to concerts and basketball, and is close to the St. Elizabeth's campus.

Residents enjoy new parks, urban gardens, and a range of housing options, from classic rowhouses to modern apartments. Community organizations, youth programs, and local events foster a sense of pride and connection.

With Metro's Green Line and major highways nearby, Congress Heights provides an easy commute to downtown D.C. and beyond. Its growing amenities, diverse culture, and active neighbors make Congress Heights an exciting place to live and grow.

Property Listings

Price

Living Area

517 Lebaum Street SE Washington Dc Us 20032 Dcdc2264508

Active Under Contract

MLS® DCDC2264508

$4,225/mo

517 LEBAUM STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,805 Sq.Ft.

Brick apartment complex with balconies and red entrance awnings across a broad parking lot.

MLS® DCDC2282244

$5,500,000

1303 CONGRESS STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

49 Beds 49 Baths 46,639 Sq.Ft.

Site location and zoning map showing the property boundary, nearby streets, and R-2 and RA-1 zones.

MLS® DCDC2243546

$3,000,000

VACANT LOTS 0803, 0044, 0005-0007 WILMINGTON PLACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

MLS® DCDC2284820

$1,245,000

Call for Address

Two-story brick home with illuminated windows and a centered white entry at dusk.

MLS® DCDC2259566

$825,000

537 NEWCOMB STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Red-brick apartment building with fenced front garden and steps beneath a large leafy tree.

MLS® DCDC2265462

$799,000

356 RALEIGH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Red-brick house with a covered porch and upper balcony with wrought-iron railings.

MLS® DCDC2284376

$745,000

3511 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Staged living room with a light sofa, round coffee table, and television against gray walls.

MLS® DCDC2251028

$699,000

3401 15TH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

404 Mellon Street SE

MLS® DCDC2264382

$599,995

404 MELLON STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Two-story red-brick residential building with rows of white-trimmed windows beside a green lawn.

Active Under Contract

MLS® DCDC2253854

$599,000

3317 15TH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Red-brick rowhouse with a white central entrance, barred windows, and a for-sale sign by the front steps.

MLS® DCDC2286162

$559,000

463 ORANGE STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Beige two-story house with a covered porch, front lawn, and neighboring home with solar panels.

MLS® DCDC2284296

$550,000

3009 8TH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,980 Sq.Ft.

3330 Brothers Place SE

MLS® DCDC2287558

$529,900

3330 BROTHERS PLACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,256 Sq.Ft.

Attached brick townhouses with colorful front doors, black-railed steps, and landscaped lawns.

MLS® DCDC2282258

$511,500

1207 TRENTON PLACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,379 Sq.Ft.

Three-story blue-gray brick apartment building marked 109, beside a grassy slope and gated driveway.

MLS® DCDC2279196

$500,000

109 WAYNE PLACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Attached home with a brown shingle roof, sloping lawn, and straight walkway to the front door.

Active Under Contract

MLS® DCDC2284774

$458,000

157 WILMINGTON PLACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,710 Sq.Ft.

3307 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE

MLS® DCDC2286818

$440,000

3307 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,620 Sq.Ft.

616 Mellon Street SE

MLS® DCDC2285532

$439,000

616 MELLON STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,788 Sq.Ft.

Kitchen with honey-colored cabinets, a mosaic tile backsplash, and a stainless steel gas range.

MLS® DCDC2242050

$425,000

3319 6TH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,793 Sq.Ft.

Brick apartment building with a fenced grassy yard beside a sidewalk.

MLS® DCDC2273380

$420,000

104 ATLANTIC STREET SE Unit: 301, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Red-brick residential building beside a stone-faced home, front lawn, and mature trees.

MLS® DCDC2282004

$410,000

408 OAKWOOD STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

5 Beds 2 Baths 1,600 Sq.Ft.

Red-brick residential building with paired entrances, front steps, metal railings, and wooden privacy fences.

MLS® DCDC2284564

$405,000

3837 1ST STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,864 Sq.Ft.

Two-story brick residential building with twin entrances, front steps, and wooden fencing.

MLS® DCDC2256800

$405,000

3839 SE 1ST STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Red-brick attached home with a covered porch, fenced front yard, and mature shade trees.

MLS® DCDC2286158

$399,500

1229 SAVANNAH PLACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,079 Sq.Ft.

Dark brick apartment building with a bright red front door and concrete entrance steps.

MLS® DCDC2240656

$399,000

325 PARKLAND PLACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Architectural rendering of a modern mid-rise apartment building at an urban intersection.

MLS® DCDC2252764

$395,000

2900 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

White brick rowhouse with an orange front door and broad steps with black railings.

MLS® DCDC2276200

$390,000

430 ORANGE STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,796 Sq.Ft.

530 Oakwood Street SE

MLS® DCDC2287080

$385,000

530 OAKWOOD STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,545 Sq.Ft.

3210 9th Place SE

MLS® DCDC2288726

$379,900

3210 9TH PLACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,865 Sq.Ft.

Brick row house with white-trimmed windows, a covered entry, and a small paved courtyard.

Active Under Contract

MLS® DCDC2247654

$375,000

1232 SAVANNAH PLACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,938 Sq.Ft.

Vacant basement room with beige carpeting, a wood-railed staircase, and a small high window.

Active Under Contract

MLS® DCDC2258948

$350,000

743 UPSAL STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,687 Sq.Ft.

427 Mellon Street SE

MLS® DCDC2288108

$335,000

427 MELLON STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

Blue-gray brick home's front entrance at 1208, with a white door and black railings.

MLS® DCDC2213826

$325,000

1208 CONGRESS STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,226 Sq.Ft.

Blue-gray two-story house with a covered porch and fenced yard beside a playground.

MLS® DCDC2277374

$319,999

3618 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,330 Sq.Ft.

3229 12th Place SE

MLS® DCDC2289176

$319,000

3229 12TH PLACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,024 Sq.Ft.

White single-story house with a screened porch, black accessibility ramp, and concrete driveway.

MLS® DCDC2253432

$318,000

123 XENIA STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,263 Sq.Ft.

Kitchen with gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, patterned tile backsplash, and a large stone island.

MLS® DCDC2183476

$302,800

3210 8TH STREET SE Unit: 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,100 Sq.Ft.

Covered porch with brown railings beside yellow siding, overlooking a grassy lawn and street.

MLS® DCDC2276012

$299,999

3701 WHEELER ROAD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 1 Bath 2,160 Sq.Ft.

Red-brick row houses with covered porches and a curved walkway across the front lawn.

Active Under Contract

MLS® DCDC2270700

$295,000

3219 12TH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,308 Sq.Ft.

Two-story house with a covered front porch and white railing beneath a large leafy tree.

MLS® DCDC2273770

$280,000

350 RALEIGH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,427 Sq.Ft.

Attached brick rowhouses with a blue-painted facade, fenced front stoop, and blue window awning.

MLS® DCDC2240840

$250,000

507 OAKWOOD STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,744 Sq.Ft.

MLS® DCDC2197378

$250,000

Call for Address

White-sided attached house with brown shutters, a small covered entrance, and a grassy front yard.

MLS® DCDC2268628

$250,000

224 SE SAVANNAH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,400 Sq.Ft.

Gray two-story house with a covered porch and brick steps, framed by a leaf-sparse tree.

MLS® DCDC2274478

$249,950

3335 5TH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,873 Sq.Ft.

White clapboard house with a steep gable, dark shutters, and an arched entry beside a red brick building.

MLS® DCDC2284958

$228,000

3849 HALLEY TERRACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,012 Sq.Ft.

Yellow-brick apartment building entrance beyond a tree-shaded courtyard and flower-lined walkway.

MLS® DCDC2280448

$210,000

210 OAKWOOD STREET SE Unit: 101, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

2 Beds 1 Bath 847 Sq.Ft.

Two-story white-sided home with black shutters, a red front door, and a covered porch.

MLS® DCDC2252344

$195,000

320 RALEIGH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,536 Sq.Ft.

Brick-and-stone home with scaffolding above a long front stairway.

Active Under Contract

MLS® DCDC2267416

$190,000

1210 CONGRESS STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,238 Sq.Ft.

Open living and dining area with a dark blue accent wall, round table, and kitchen island.

MLS® DCDC2273234

$184,900

210 OAKWOOD STREET SE Unit: 304, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

1 Bed 1 Bath 593 Sq.Ft.

210 Oakwood Street SE Unit 204

MLS® DCDC2286812

$184,000

210 OAKWOOD STREET SE Unit: 204, WASHINGTON, DC 20032

1 Bed 1 Bath 593 Sq.Ft.

Overview for Congress Heights, DC

13,755 people live in Congress Heights, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $33,108. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,755

Total Population

38 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$33,108

Average individual Income

Around Congress Heights, DC

There's plenty to do around Congress Heights, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

77

Very Walkable

Walking Score

35

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

69

Good Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including China, DC Christian Ministries, and Kaay Acrylix.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the China page on Yelp Search 1407 Alamaba Ave See on Google Maps	Dining	0.83 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the DC Christian Ministries page on Yelp	Active	0.46 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Kaay Acrylix page on Yelp	Beauty	0.61 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the E Mani Que Nails page on Yelp	Beauty	0.61 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Kouture Gyal Cosmetics page on Yelp	Beauty	0.61 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Congress Heights, DC

Population Households Employment

Congress Heights has 6,510 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Congress Heights do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,755 people call Congress Heights home. The population density is 19,376 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,755

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38 years

Median Age

46 / 54%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

6,510

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$33,108

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Congress Heights, DC

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Congress Heights. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Category

Grades

School rating

Congress Heights Mellon Market, with a red-brick storefront and a mural along the side wall.

Performer in a hood and plaid shirt holding a microphone under purple stage lights.

Woman looking down, holding her wavy teal-and-purple hair, in a striped sweater.

Crowd gathers outdoors at a community event beneath leafless trees, with people carrying signs and taking photos.

A woman looks over a canal lined with historic buildings as a small boat passes.

A camera operator films someone standing on a staircase.

Row of multistory townhomes with attached garages and landscaped sidewalks.

Friends holding drinks together in a dim bar

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