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Housing Affordability in District of Columbia
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 36.1%
- U.S. 32.2%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 46.6%
- U.S. 51.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 22.0%
- U.S. 22.7%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $3,128/mo
- U.S. $1,963/mo
Housing affordability by county
1 county in District of Columbia
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| County | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 36.1% | 46.6% | 22.0% | 28.6% |
Housing affordability in the largest cities
Cities and towns with 5,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 36.1% | 46.6% | 22.0% | 28.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in District of Columbia?
- In District of Columbia, 36.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- Which District of Columbia counties have the highest housing cost burden?
- Among counties with 10,000 or more people, the highest are District of Columbia (36.1%).
- Which District of Columbia counties have the lowest housing cost burden?
- The lowest are District of Columbia (36.1%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates