| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $572,150 | -4.6% | 43 | 16,579 | 4.6 | $153,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
District of Columbia housing market
Across the 1 District of Columbia markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $572,150 as of September 2026, and 1 of 1 are priced below a year ago. Washington is the most expensive ($572,150) and Washington the least ($572,150).
Midpoint median list price
$572,150
1 markets
Markets down YoY
1/1
September 2026
Active listings
16,579
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each District of Columbia market?
The table lists every District of Columbia market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in District of Columbia?
Washington posted the biggest year-over-year change in District of Columbia (-4.6%) and Washington the weakest (-4.6%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is -4.6%, with 16,579 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in District of Columbia?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $153,000 a year in Washington and $153,000 in Washington, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
District of Columbia housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in District of Columbia?
Across WealthyBud's 1 tracked District of Columbia markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $572,150 as of September 2026, from $572,150 in Washington to $572,150 in Washington.
Are home prices falling in District of Columbia?
1 of 1 tracked District of Columbia markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Washington at -4.6%.
What is the most expensive housing market in District of Columbia?
Washington has the highest median listing price among tracked District of Columbia markets at $572,150 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in District of Columbia?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $153,000 a year in Washington and $153,000 in Washington, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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