Sourcing Data Center Space and Power in Ashburn: Endless Options, One Smart Strategy

May 18, 2025

Ashburn, Virginia—aka "Data Center Alley"—is like the universe's busiest intersection for digital real estate. With over 150 facilities humming along in Northern Virginia, it's no wonder tech companies and SMBs flock here for colocation gold. But navigating the sea of space, power, and pricing? That's where headaches meet hyperscale. Enter Focus In Networks, your exclusive deal strategists, sourcing the best from our vast partner network to price out every option so you don't have to.

Why Ashburn? It's got unmatched connectivity—direct access to 300+ cloud providers, major exchanges, and a fiber web denser than a binary code storm. Active capacity tops 6,000 MW, with another 6,300 MW in the pipeline for 2025, fueled by AI demands and low-latency needs. Options abound: Tier III facilities with N+2 redundancy, hyperscale setups for massive scaling, or edge sites for quick deploys.

Power's the real MVP—rates as low as $0.065/kWh (28% below the U.S. average), with commercial electricity at about 9.25¢/kWh. Colocation pricing averages $163 per kW for mid-sized setups (250-500 kW), but it varies: budget-friendly wholesale at $100-150/kW, premium carrier-neutral spots up to $200+/kW. Land? A cool $2-4 million per acre if you're building out.

Our team crunches the numbers across partners—Equinix for global reach, Digital Realty for move-in-ready suites, Local service providers for cost-efficient options for a custom comparison that saves you time and cash.

No more guessing games; just tailored, futuristic fits for your ops.

Ready to claim your spot in Data Center Alley?

Book a free consultation with Focus In Networks and let's power up your future!