District of Columbia, District of Columbia Housing Market
In District of Columbia, District of Columbia, the median home value is $737,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,954. This places District of Columbia at #41 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #1 within District of Columbia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $2,381
- Establishments: 50,881
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 181
- Multi-family: 1,410
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 297,063 (avg $142,063)
- Outflow: 291,113 (avg $146,088)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in District of Columbia · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20009 | 400.7 | -5.31% | 2025 |
| 2 | 20007 | 329.8 | -1.70% | 2025 |
| 3 | 20016 | 301.5 | -2.69% | 2025 |
| 4 | 20020 | 372.1 | +4.87% | 2025 |
| 5 | 20001 | 542.9 | +4.75% | 2025 |
| 6 | 20032 | 375.2 | +3.46% | 2025 |
| 7 | 20003 | 406.9 | +1.13% | 2025 |
| 8 | 20015 | 314.4 | +0.03% | 2025 |
| 9 | 20002 | 490.8 | -2.64% | 2025 |
| 10 | 20018 | 476.1 | +4.42% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | District of Columbia | District of Columbia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $737,100 | $737,100 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,954 | $1,954 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 41.5% | 41.5% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 31.4 | 31.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in District of Columbia is about equal to the District of Columbia state average and 223.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,954/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 31.4, District of Columbia is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
District of Columbia has an owner-occupancy rate of 41.5%, compared to 41.5% in District of Columbia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine County | Idaho | $735,300 | $1,338 |
| Alexandria city | Virginia | $735,100 | $2,089 |
| Ouray County | Colorado | $739,800 | $1,786 |
| Fairfax County | Virginia | $732,800 | $2,276 |
| Loudoun County | Virginia | $743,800 | $2,386 |
Other Counties in District of Columbia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).