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t1_j9ly2ta wrote

Yes, some people move in and out with each new congress or administration. But there are like 750,000 people who live in DC proper and 5.5M in the metro area. I think less than 10,000 actually work on the Hill, FWIW. I've been in DC for nearly 18 years and most of my friends have been here longer than me. Yes, there are people who come from all over to get a DC polish on their resume and then head back home to get married and have babies. But the upside of that is some of the smartest and most earnest people I've ever met flock to DC to change the world (through non-profits and institutions and even politics) and they keep the city interesting!

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t1_j9ml8wq wrote

things change after your 20s. most of my friends have bought homes and are now raising families in the city. but there was a big shake out in the late 20s/early 30s. the DC area is expensive and I don't fault people for moving to someplace cheaper. but by your 30s, most income trajectories are set. Note, many of my friends are FSO/international org; but they keep DC as their home base in-between trips.

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t1_j9n9hki wrote

Even on the hill you’ve got career Congress and Senators so turnover is a fraction.

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