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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area

DC · 350 cities · 5,244,732 population

5,244,732 Total Population
350 Cities & Towns
$137,680 Avg Income
$565,019 Avg Home Value
$2,113 Avg Rent
50.1% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro

Washington, DC

Pop 672,079
Income $106,287
Home $724,600

Arlington, VA

Pop 235,463
Income $140,160
Home $864,800

Alexandria, VA

Pop 156,788
Income $113,638
Home $696,800

Germantown, MD

Pop 90,521
Income $112,149
Home $401,400

Waldorf, MD

Pop 82,541
Income $115,453
Home $383,100

Silver Spring, MD

Pop 82,129
Income $98,880
Home $619,400

Frederick, MD

Pop 80,617
Income $95,150
Home $365,200

Dale City, VA

Pop 72,793
Income $113,245
Home $400,100

Centreville, VA

Pop 71,885
Income $143,704
Home $565,900

Gaithersburg, MD

Pop 69,225
Income $107,496
Home $484,500

Bethesda, MD

Pop 67,403
Income $191,348
Home $1,129,700

Rockville, MD

Pop 67,218
Income $122,384
Home $658,300

The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area is the 10th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 5,244,732 spread across 350 cities and towns in DC. Anchored by Washington, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area earn an average household income of $137,680, while the average home value sits at $565,019. Renters in the area pay an average of $2,113 per month, making the cost of living moderate compared to the national average. About 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's highly educated workforce.

The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro reports an average violent crime rate of 323.0 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 2,230.6 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 55.9°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 5.6%, indicating strong economic conditions.

With 350 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature55.9°F
Avg January Temp34.3°F
Avg July Temp77.3°F
Avg Annual Precipitation43.9"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate323.0 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate2230.6 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate3.2%
Avg Poverty Rate5.6%
Avg Median Age40.3

All 350 Cities in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area

1 Washington DC 672,079
2 Arlington VA 235,463
3 Alexandria VA 156,788
4 Germantown MD 90,521
5 Waldorf MD 82,541
6 Silver Spring MD 82,129
7 Frederick MD 80,617
8 Dale City VA 72,793
9 Centreville VA 71,885
10 Gaithersburg MD 69,225
11 Bethesda MD 67,403
12 Rockville MD 67,218
13 Reston VA 63,542
14 Aspen Hill MD 53,752
15 Wheaton MD 52,172
16 McLean VA 50,232
17 North Bethesda MD 49,498
18 Leesburg VA 48,788
19 Potomac MD 46,230
20 Ashburn VA 45,551
21 Lake Ridge VA 45,007
22 Woodbridge VA 43,443
23 Burke VA 43,336
24 Manassas VA 42,674
25 Linton Hall VA 42,077
26 Annandale VA 41,982
27 Clinton MD 38,756
28 Oakton VA 36,776
29 Olney MD 36,000
30 Fair Oaks VA 35,472
31 Chillum MD 35,163
32 College Park MD 34,397
33 South Riding VA 34,200
34 Montgomery Village MD 34,161
35 Sterling VA 31,251
36 Springfield VA 30,894
37 West Falls Church VA 30,660
38 Clarksburg MD 29,246
39 Fredericksburg VA 28,383
40 Tysons VA 28,022
41 Ballenger Creek MD 25,866
42 Fort Washington MD 25,843
43 Bailey's Crossroads VA 25,458
44 Suitland MD 24,667
45 Greenbelt MD 24,572
46 Landover MD 24,558
47 Herndon VA 24,529
48 Fairfax VA 24,478
49 Brambleton VA 23,999
50 North Potomac MD 23,994
51 Chantilly VA 23,744
52 Cherry Hill VA 23,443
53 West Springfield VA 22,905
54 Leesylvania VA 22,848
55 McNair VA 22,451
56 Montclair VA 22,295
57 Camp Springs MD 22,174
58 Langley Park MD 22,057
59 Lorton VA 21,961
60 Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) VA 21,828
61 Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) VA 21,484
62 Hyattsville MD 20,861
63 Merrifield VA 20,549
64 Buckhall VA 20,447
65 Culpeper VA 20,437
66 Lincolnia VA 19,913
67 East Riverdale MD 19,043
68 Redland MD 18,976
69 Martinsburg WV 18,805
70 Franklin Farm VA 18,509
71 Seabrook MD 18,495
72 Oxon Hill MD 18,491
73 Sudley VA 18,420
74 Franconia VA 18,141
75 Gainesville VA 18,036
76 Hybla Valley VA 17,877
77 Glassmanor MD 17,687
78 Takoma Park MD 17,522
79 Idylwood VA 17,469
80 Burke Centre VA 17,447
81 Kingstowne VA 17,436
82 Adelphi MD 17,210
83 Manassas Park VA 16,923
84 Damascus MD 16,864
85 Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) VA 16,688
86 Glenmont MD 16,529
87 Fort Hunt VA 16,519
88 Vienna VA 16,369
89 Stone Ridge VA 16,340
90 Wolf Trap VA 16,020
91 Hillcrest Heights MD 15,670
92 Summerfield MD 15,635
93 Front Royal VA 15,152
94 Lake Arbor MD 14,932
95 Glenn Dale MD 14,896
96 Great Falls VA 14,854
97 Bensville MD 14,792
98 Broadlands VA 14,673
99 Falls Church VA 14,593
100 Kemp Mill MD 14,437
101 Colesville MD 14,075
102 Urbana MD 13,897
103 Kettering MD 13,866
104 Newington VA 13,824
105 Flower Hill MD 13,743
106 Groveton VA 13,563
107 New Carrollton MD 13,544
108 Brock Hall MD 13,400
109 Kings Park West VA 13,281
110 Huntington VA 13,250
111 Accokeek MD 13,226
112 Green Valley MD 13,187
113 Mount Vernon VA 13,120
114 Linganore MD 13,044
115 Sugarland Run VA 12,920
116 Lansdowne VA 12,603
117 Cascades VA 12,489
118 Newington Forest VA 12,434
119 Fairfax Station VA 12,298
120 Rosaryville MD 12,206
121 Westphalia MD 12,020
122 Lanham MD 11,956
123 Dranesville VA 11,860
124 Largo MD 11,753
125 Friendly MD 11,673
126 New Baltimore VA 11,595
127 Mitchellville MD 11,325
128 Triangle VA 11,265
129 Lowes Island VA 11,199
130 Travilah MD 11,128
131 Brandywine MD 10,989
132 Forestville MD 10,839
133 Lake Barcroft VA 10,678
134 Yorkshire VA 10,678
135 La Plata MD 10,470
136 Loudoun Valley Estates VA 10,323
137 Marlton MD 10,223
138 Independent Hill VA 10,217
139 Difficult Run VA 10,202
140 Warrenton VA 10,151
141 Woodburn VA 10,046
142 George Mason VA 9,954
143 Mount Airy MD 9,746
144 Walker Mill MD 9,626
145 Bladensburg MD 9,552
146 Belmont VA 9,525
147 Countryside VA 9,521
148 Chevy Chase MD 9,484
149 Coral Hills MD 9,372
150 Marlboro Village MD 9,200
151 Bryans Road MD 9,174
152 Seven Corners VA 9,171
153 North Kensington MD 8,980
154 Purcellville VA 8,974
155 Dunn Loring VA 8,782
156 Temple Hills MD 8,740
157 Leisure World MD 8,693
158 Fair Lakes VA 8,617
159 Mount Rainier MD 8,235
160 Lake of the Woods VA 8,165
161 Fairwood MD 8,108
162 Fort Belvoir VA 8,107
163 South Kensington MD 8,057
164 Brunswick MD 7,994
165 Greenbriar VA 7,989
166 Four Corners MD 7,785
167 Laurel Hill VA 7,551
168 Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) VA 7,513
169 North Springfield VA 7,511
170 Mantua VA 7,447
171 Riverdale Park MD 7,249
172 Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) MD 7,221
173 Floris VA 7,135
174 Long Branch VA 7,066
175 Hutchison VA 6,936
176 Aquia Harbour VA 6,917
177 Charles Town WV 6,854
178 Darnestown MD 6,835
179 Spotsylvania Courthouse VA 6,793
180 South Run VA 6,714
181 Forest Glen MD 6,650
182 Thurmont MD 6,439
183 Braddock VA 6,404
184 Pimmit Hills VA 6,395
185 Walkersville MD 6,352
186 Glenarden MD 6,320
187 Marlow Heights MD 6,144
188 Potomac Mills VA 6,122
189 Cheverly MD 6,107
190 District Heights MD 5,888
191 Stafford Courthouse VA 5,780
192 Dumfries VA 5,749
193 Spring Ridge MD 5,720
194 Poolesville MD 5,704
195 Crosspointe VA 5,632
196 Moorefield VA 5,598
197 Ranson corporation WV 5,588
198 Dulles Town Center VA 5,541
199 Quantico Base VA 5,491
200 Layhill MD 5,392
201 Peppermill Village MD 5,268
202 Bealeton VA 5,193
203 Middletown MD 5,108
204 Silver Hill MD 5,068
205 Falmouth VA 5,036
206 Woodmore MD 4,710
207 Berryville VA 4,667
208 Seat Pleasant MD 4,515
209 Springdale MD 4,476
210 Loch Lomond VA 4,460
211 National Harbor MD 4,418
212 Union Mill VA 4,351
213 Hayfield VA 4,252
214 County Center VA 4,233
215 Kings Park VA 4,206
216 University Center VA 4,107
217 Capitol Heights MD 4,014
218 Marlboro Meadows MD 4,003
219 Friendship Heights Village MD 3,991
220 Indian Head MD 3,982
221 Shenandoah Farms VA 3,956
222 Brown Station MD 3,918
223 Brookmont MD 3,825
224 Navy VA 3,787
225 Brentwood MD 3,753
226 Melwood MD 3,734
227 Shannondale WV 3,441
228 Berwyn Heights MD 3,306
229 Lake Wilderness VA 3,255
230 Marshall VA 3,213
231 One Loudoun VA 3,126
232 Andrews AFB MD 3,075
233 Monrovia MD 2,924
234 Jefferson MD 2,891
235 Arcola VA 2,858
236 Bartonsville MD 2,760
237 Lovettsville VA 2,697
238 Sully Square VA 2,668
239 University Park MD 2,636
240 Forest Heights MD 2,619
241 Braddock Heights MD 2,606
242 Ravensworth VA 2,566
243 Croom MD 2,519
244 Goose Creek Village VA 2,519
245 Myersville MD 2,464
246 Oak Grove VA 2,452
247 Adamstown MD 2,381
248 Point of Rocks MD 2,333
249 Dunkirk MD 2,319
250 Louisa VA 2,249
251 Kensington MD 2,248
252 Southern Gateway VA 2,224
253 Cabin John MD 2,096
254 Queensland MD 2,066
255 Mason Neck VA 2,059
256 Landover Hills MD 1,996
257 Baden MD 1,968
258 Chevy Chase Village MD 1,860
259 Derwood MD 1,830
260 Apple Mountain Lake VA 1,801
261 Cedar Heights MD 1,748
262 Haymarket VA 1,591
263 New Market MD 1,588
264 Bull Run Mountain Estates VA 1,582
265 Colmar Manor MD 1,579
266 Camp Barrett VA 1,569
267 Boswell's Corner VA 1,459
268 Fairmount Heights MD 1,429
269 Shepherdstown WV 1,399
270 Woodsboro MD 1,394
271 Great Falls Crossing VA 1,384
272 Libertytown MD 1,368
273 Shenandoah Junction WV 1,339
274 Edmonston MD 1,332
275 Buckeystown MD 1,317
276 Bolivar WV 1,317
277 Ten Mile Creek MD 1,180
278 Nokesville VA 1,179
279 Cottage City MD 1,162
280 Innovation VA 1,139
281 Potomac Heights MD 1,102
282 Chevy Chase View MD 1,092
283 Occoquan VA 1,089
284 Wakefield VA 1,082
285 Highfield-Cascade MD 1,079
286 Morningside MD 1,031
287 Somerset MD 1,020
288 Martin's Additions MD 1,019
289 Passapatanzy VA 1,015
290 Chevy Chase Section Three MD 985
291 Chester Gap VA 896
292 Maryland Park MD 888
293 Garrett Park MD 872
294 Remington VA 811
295 Middleburg VA 793
296 Cedarville MD 791
297 Opal VA 784
298 Shenandoah Shores VA 783
299 Chevy Chase Section Five MD 767
300 Upper Marlboro MD 752
301 Laytonsville MD 750
302 North Chevy Chase MD 685
303 North Brentwood MD 680
304 Pomfret MD 670
305 Round Hill VA 628
306 Skyland Estates VA 607
307 Hamilton VA 604
308 Kincora VA 600
309 Mineral VA 599
310 Washington Grove MD 590
311 Quantico VA 587
312 Shenandoah Retreat VA 573
313 Unionville VA 534
314 Middleway WV 403
315 Sperryville VA 364
316 Sabillasville MD 350
317 Harpers Ferry WV 342
318 Lewistown MD 329
319 Clifton VA 321
320 Glen Echo MD 314
321 Rosemont MD 309
322 Rhoadesville VA 259
323 Flint Hill VA 245
324 Waterford VA 243
325 Queen Anne MD 237
326 Midland VA 213
327 Barnesville MD 207
328 Garretts Mill MD 201
329 Trego-Rohrersville Station MD 197
330 Sandy Hook MD 196
331 Graceham MD 192
332 Locust Grove VA 169
333 Aldie VA 168
334 Brookeville MD 148
335 Hillsboro VA 147
336 Burkittsville MD 143
337 Rohrersville MD 141
338 Lisbon MD 140
339 Catlett VA 139
340 Dargan MD 135
341 The Plains VA 114
342 Brandy Station VA 90
343 Yarrowsburg MD 64
344 Washington VA 61
345 Calverton VA 59
346 Paris VA 58
347 Antietam MD 51
348 Upperville VA 45
349 Rectortown VA 44
350 Brownsville MD 18