The Washington, D.C., area's retail vacancy rate has dipped below the national average for the first time since 2020, as strong leasing in the suburbs has offset a slowdown in deals in Washington.
DC region's retail vacancy rate dips below national average for first time since 2020
Suburban and service-oriented leases offset weakness downtown
CoStar Analytics
November 21, 2025 | 5:09 P.M.
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