Judiciary Square is best known for its classical-style government buildings, including Old City Hall and several courthouses. Georgetown Law is just across 2nd Street, and the D.C. Court of Appeals, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department are just a small sampling of employers in the neighborhood. But though the neighborhood isn’t primarily residential, its urban character and walkability to work and entertainment attract law enforcement professionals, students and other government workers. After work, residents can walk just east to Penn Quarter, which has dozens of restaurants and the Capital One Arena, or just south to the National Mall. "There's a lot of transplants coming down here and just starting out in their careers, and they want to walk to work," says Kimberly Diggs, Broker at Douglas Elliman. "Judiciary Square borders one of the few neighborhoods where you can purchase a property and walk downtown, and K Street, G Street and Pennsylvania Avenue are where a lot of the offices are."
The National Mall is just a short walk to the south; visitors and sit out and have a picnic.
A large portion of Judiciary Square is taken up by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
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Residents live in condos and apartments
Homes in Judiciary Square almost exclusively consist of condo and apartment buildings. Condo options in the neighborhood are largely limited to two complexes: 400 MASS Ave Condos and The Cosmopolitan Condos at 715 6th St NW. Both buildings are modern high rises built in 2005, where a one-bedroom unit usually starts in the low-$400,000s, and a three-bedroom can range to the mid-$800,000s. "I've gotten calls in the last few years from quite a few parents with children going to Georgetown Law looking for small condos because it just made financial sense to buy a condo rather than renting an apartment," Diggs says. Still, most neighborhood residents live in apartments, with similarly stylish apartment buildings including Alta 801 and The Ashton at Judiciary Square. "It's a more transient neighborhood, but within the buildings, it's tight-knit. They create a community within a community," Diggs says. She explains that most of the apartment and condo buildings in Judiciary Square have swimming pools, gyms and other amenities where residents hang out.
Large condo buildings are the only housing option in Judiciary Square.
A new build apartment building just outside the Judiciary Square neighborhood.
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Quick commutes attract professionals
Judiciary Square has a 99 Walk Score and 100 Transit Score, among the highest in the District. The area especially attracts law students and young professionals who work long hours. "If you're working 14, 16 hours a day, people are really valuing what the commute time looks like. It's better to walk to work and avoid that additional 30- or 40-minute commute," Diggs says. Union Station is less than 1 mile east of the neighborhood, connecting residents with Amtrak trains across the country, the Metro Red Line through D.C., and more bus and train lines through the metropolitan area. The Judiciary Square Metro Stop also takes residents on the Red Line; Metro PI-Chinatown Station connects riders north-south on the Yellow and Green Lines; and a quick walk west to the Metro Center Station connects with the Orange, Silver and Blue Lines. "You're on all the Metro lines, and that's a very unique position to be in," Diggs says. "I can't think of any other neighborhood where you can walk to every single Metro line." For those who still want a car, most condos and apartments have parking garages. "We park in Judiciary Square when we want to go to Penn Quarter because you can always find parking there," Diggs says. George Washington University Hospital is 2 miles west, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 5 miles south.
The campus of Georgetown Law occupies a large portion of Judiciary Square.
The Judiciary Square metro serves as the local public transit.
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Capital One Arena and more attractions in Penn Quarter
Penn Quarter, which borders Judiciary Square on the west, is an entertainment hot spot in D.C. "People coming for entertainment are fueling that economy in those neighborhoods," Diggs says. Capital One Arena, which can hold over 20,000 people, has hosted performers including Beyonce and Taylor Swift and is the home turf for the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals. Penn Quarter has more attractions, such as Ford's Theater, where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and the National Portrait Gallery. Judiciary Square also has some notable museums, including the Capital Jewish Museum, the National Law Enforcement Museum and the National Building Museum. "The National Building Museum is absolutely gorgeous. It's known for its stunning architecture and beautiful pillars," Diggs says. "People rent it out for private, high-end events." Visitors explore exhibits on architectural histories and legacies in the stunning Renaissance revival building with towering pillars in its central atrium.
Capitol One Arena next to Judiciary Square is home to the Capitols Hockey team store.
The main hall at the National Building Museum in Judiciary Square is stunning.
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Dining in Penn Quarter
Most of the restaurants closest to Judiciary Square are also a couple of blocks over in Penn Quarter. Diggs explains that many businesses and restaurants in Judiciary Square and surrounding neighborhoods shut down during COVID-19 due to fewer people commuting to the area. "You saw a lot more exodus [during the pandemic] than you see people moving in, but I think it's recovering," she says. "The mayor rolled out grants and funding for businesses to be able to move to the area, and there's a couple things that opened up recently." Among these new restaurants is Mi Vida, a Mexican restaurant with a dimly lit, contemporary jungle theme that elevates the dining experience. Just down the road, Oyamel Cocina Mexicana also serves Mexican tapas in a more laid-back, colorful setting. Daikaya on 6th Street serves Ramen on the first floor and offers a more upscale Japanese dining experience on the second floor of its eclectic, curated shop. For groceries, there's a Safeway just north of Judiciary Square on L Street.
Daikaya in Judiciary Square has ramen and an upstairs bar.
Absolute Thai in Judiciary Square has a full bar and is right across from Capitol One Arena.
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Pocket parks and the National Mall
The Judiciary Square plaza, in the center of the neighborhood, is surrounded by court buildings and has a grassy area with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and the Judiciary Square Metro station. John Marshall Park and Judiciary Park are two small green spaces in the neighborhood with statues and some seating areas where employees in the surrounding buildings can eat lunch and get some fresh air. Just south of Judiciary Square, the National Mall has more curated outdoor spaces, including the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden and the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden. Tourists and residents alike frequent the bike and pedestrian paths along the National Mall to visit landmarks such as the United States Capitol and the Washington Monument.
The Sculpture Garden has modern art installations and a cafe.
Judiciary Square has benches and a monument celebrating American Police officers.
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Students attend District of Columbia Public Schools and private options
Students in Judiciary Square attending public schools go to the Walker-Jones Education Campus for Pre-K through eighth grade and continue to Dunbar High School. Both schools earned C grades from Niche. Dunbar High offers five academies that students can participate in to deepen their skill sets. The academies include bioscience and engineering, leadership, sports management, Black studies, and law and public policy. Nearby private school options include Templeton Academy, which teaches sixth through 12th grades and earns an A-plus grade from Niche, and Gonzaga College High School, an all-boys Jesuit school that earns an A. Nearby public charter schools include BASIS DC, an A-plus-rated school for fifth through 12th grades, and Girls Global Academy, a B-rated all-girls high school.
Walker Jones Educational Campus serves kids pre-K through 8 in Judiciary Square.
Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC is an alternative high school option.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,428
Median Age
33
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,914
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,666
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
76.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
91/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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