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Quick Facts About Southwest
- Avg. Household Income: $45,000
- Avg. Commute Time: 30.0 min
- Metro Lines: Federal Center SW, L'Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian, Waterfront-SEU
- Population: 563,400
- Sales Taxes: 6%
- Zip Code: 20001-20099, 20201-20599
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Why Southwest Could be Your Next Hometown
The Southwest portion of DC is bordered by South Capitol Street to the east with Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive to the north. Tourists can visit many landmarks in Southwest -- the Tidal Basin, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Roosevelt Memorial, and many museums and art galleries along the National Mall. Many government offices are in the Southwest, DC, along Independence Avenue and the National Mall. Southwest, DC is also home to several military bases such as Fort McNair, Anacostia Naval Station and Bolling Air Force Base.
Entertainment and nightlife can be found at the Arena Stage and the Waterfront. The Arena Stage is the largest not-for-profit producing theater in Washington DC. The Arena Stage boasts three stages and is a venue for drama, acts and other performances. The Waterfront area hosts a number of seafood restaurants.
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