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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Among the 1 largest places in District of Columbia, Washington has the highest median household income ($109,870). Click any column to sort; click a city for its guide.
Across the 1 places in District of Columbia that we cover, the median is $109,870 and the average $109,870; the figure runs from $109,870 (Washington) to $109,870 (Washington). That is a spread of 1.0 times between the two ends. The state figure is $109,870; 0 of the 1 places are above it and 1 at or below.
The first five are Washington. A high or low position is not good or bad on its own: high incomes often come with higher housing costs, so compare rent as a share of income. Use the Compare tab on each city page to see how two places differ across income, rent, commute and education, and check the county page for the local job market.
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | County ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | District of Columbia | $109,870 | 681,294 | $1,954 |
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Washington, with $109,870 (among the 1 largest places; ACS 2020–2024).
The 1 largest places in District of Columbia by population.