Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 21,060	$ 35,562	$ 33,957
Other comprehensive gain (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, net	(2,025)	9,719	7,080
Other comprehensive gain (loss):	(2,025)	9,719	7,080
Comprehensive income	19,035	45,281	41,037
Non-controlling interest in Operating Partnership	(2,256)	(4,088)	(3,899)
Other comprehensive (gain) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	350	(1,101)	(801)
Comprehensive income attributable to Easterly Government Properties, Inc.	$ 17,129	$ 40,092	$ 36,337