DC-Camera

4.9★★★★★(166 reviews)

2810 Merrilee Dr Suite B, Fairfax, VA 22031

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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Business facts

Estimated annual revenue~$2.8M
Estimated employees~4
Annual payroll (2021)~$270.9K
In business since2006
Based on reported payroll data

Area statistics (22031)

Population35,872
Median household income$126,049
Source: US Census ACS

About

Dc Camera was founded in 2004 by Erich Roland with the goal of making high definition camera systems more accessible to individuals. The company has since expanded its offerings to include a wide range of professional video and still camera equipment for rental, including cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and more. Dc-Camera is now known as Washington D.C's premier motion picture and photography equipment rental facility, serving professional filmmakers and photographers in the Washington DC Metro area.

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Credit Cards
Discover, Yes
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LGBTQ Friendly
Yes
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Parking
Parking Lot
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Price
$$
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking, Restroom, Seating, Yes
Categories: Equipment Rental Agency, Camera Store.
ISIC Codes: 4742, 7730.

Market analysis

Earning above its category median in a growing category (Equipment Rental Agency).

EstimateCategory trend: 2024, +6.1%

Revenue trend (modeled)

~$1.9M2019
~$2.1M2020
~$2.3M2021
~$2.5M2022
~$2.7M2023
~$2.8M2024
Modeled from category averages for the region+8.2%/yr since 201980% confidence band: ±68%

Company profile

Incorporated2006 (VA)
Employees (reported band)8-17
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Property

Lot size1.01 acres
CountyFairfax
On this lotshared with 1 other businesses
ObservedPublic assessor / cadastre record

Federal support (SBA)

EIDL disaster loan (2020)$150.0K
PPP loan (2020)$74.8K · 7 jobs reported · implies ~$359.2K annual payroll · $75.3K forgiven
Second PPP loan (2021)$56.4K · 6 jobs reported · $56.7K forgiven
Receiving a second draw required certifying a ≥25% revenue drop in a 2020 quarter.
ObservedSource: US SBA public records

Category context

BusinessesTotal revenueMeanMedianMedian ratingvs median
Equipment Rental Agency in Virginia543~$4.0B~$7.5M~$2.4M4.6★1.2×
Category revenue trend2024: +6.1%2023: +12.3%2022: +18.5%2021: +7.8%Modeled from business-level estimates
Chain pressure6 chains expanding in this category, led by Sunbelt Rentals, Rental Center at The Home Depot, Carter Rental (+140 locations since 2016)

Revenue trajectory vs benchmarks (indexed, 2019 = 100)

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Immediate area (1 km)

BusinessesTotal revenueMeanMedianJobsEstimated wage billvs median
1 km area (all businesses)907~$2.7B~$3.0M~$798.2K6,674~$652.2M3.5×
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles222~$1.0B~$4.6M1,536
Administrative and support service activities19~$53.0M~$2.8M137

1 km area (all businesses): median from the 806 of 907 businesses with estimates

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Area conditions (22031)

Population35,872 ±2,038
Median household income$126,049 ±$7,745
Median home value$694,600
Bachelor's degree or higher0.7%
Unemployment rate0.0%
Source: US Census ACS
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