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338 residential property managers operated in District of Columbia in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 338CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,913mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 48.1U.S. 17.9
- State rank
- 34th of 51by count
How many residential property managers operate in District of Columbia
The Census Bureau counted 338 residential property managers in District of Columbia in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 531311). They employed 1,913 people in mid-March and reported $150.8 million in annual payroll. That is the 34th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Residential property managers make up 1.4% of the 23,801 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) District of Columbia has 48.1 residential property managers, 169.2% above the national rate of 17.9. The average establishment has 5.7 employees against 8.8 nationally. Payroll per employee is $78,844, 34.1% above the U.S. figure of $58,786.
| Measure | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 338 | 60,818 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,913 (moderate noise) | 536,933 |
| Annual payroll | $150,828,000 | $31,564,334,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 5.7 | 8.8 |
| Payroll per employee | $78,844 | $58,786 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 48.1 | 17.9 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Residential property managers by metro area in District of Columbia
Census published residential property management company counts for 1 metro or micropolitan area that include part of District of Columbia. The largest is Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV, with 1,290 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans).
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,290 | 14,040 | 20.0 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at residential property managers in District of Columbia
66.6% of District of Columbia's residential property managers with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 64.9% nationally. 88.5% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 225 | 66.6% | 64.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 74 | 21.9% | 20.1% |
| 10–19 employees | 23 | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| 20–49 employees | 9 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| 50 or more employees | 7 | 2.1% | 2.6% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Calls a residential property management company in District of Columbia has to catch
Property managers hear from tenants, owners, prospective renters and vendors, and maintenance calls can be urgent. Separating leasing calls from maintenance and routing emergencies after hours keeps small teams sane.
A few of the calls that come in to residential property managers in District of Columbia:
- A prospective tenant calls to schedule a showing.
- A plumber calls to confirm access to a unit.
- The manager calls a tenant about a late payment.
What residential property managers text about
Managers text maintenance appointment windows, showing confirmations and rent reminders.
Texting from a local number in District of Columbia requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 6-person residential property management company
Residential property managers in District of Columbia average 5.7 employees, so the comparison uses a 6-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $149.70 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $180.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $119.00 a month for 6 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $732 less than RingCentral for a residential property management company in District of Columbia of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $119.00 | $1,428.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $114.00 | $1,368.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $138.00 | $1,656.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $149.70 | $1,796.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $162.00 | $1,944.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $180.00 | $2,160.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 2 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a residential property management company can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 771 |
| 771 | 71 | Eastern | 2021 | 202 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for residential property managers in District of Columbia
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in District of Columbia is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many residential property managers are in District of Columbia?
338 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,913 people in mid-March.
Which District of Columbia metro area has the most residential property managers?
Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV, with 1,290 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 6-person residential property management company?
$180.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $149.70 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $119.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a District of Columbia number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.