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District of Columbia Home Values and Rents
The median home value in District of Columbia is $737,100, 2nd highest among states. Prices changed +1.7% in the year through Q2 2026.
- Typical home value
- $567,271
- 2nd of 51 states
- Median rent
- $1,954/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +1.7%
- 34th fastest of 51
- Homeownership
- 41.5%
- Owner-occupied homes
District of Columbia home prices since 2000
FHFA purchase-only House Price Index, seasonally adjusted (1991 = 100)
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| Period | District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 604 |
| Q4 2025 | 610 |
| Q4 2024 | 617 |
| Q4 2023 | 599 |
| Q4 2022 | 587 |
| Q4 2021 | 613 |
| Q4 2020 | 577 |
| Q4 2019 | 557 |
| Q4 2018 | 530 |
| Q4 2017 | 500 |
| Q4 2016 | 470 |
| Q4 2015 | 437 |
| Q4 2014 | 416 |
| Q4 2013 | 382 |
| Q4 2012 | 348 |
Over five years, District of Columbia home prices changed -2.3%, compared with +29.9% for the U.S.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency · Last updated 07/01/2026
Home values by county
Zillow typical home value; price changes from FHFA annual county index
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| # | County | Typical value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $567,289 | $1,954 | +0.4% | +12.6% |
Most expensive cities in District of Columbia
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, by typical home value
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 681,294 | $566,961 | $1,954 |
Most affordable cities in District of Columbia
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, lowest home values first
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 681,294 | $566,961 | $1,954 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in District of Columbia?
- The median value of owner-occupied homes in District of Columbia is $737,100, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. That ranks 2nd highest among the states and D.C.
- Are home prices going up in District of Columbia?
- Home prices in District of Columbia changed +1.7% over the year through Q2 2026 and -2.3% over five years, according to the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the most expensive city in District of Columbia?
- Among cities and towns with at least 10,000 residents, Washington has the highest typical home value at $566,961, followed by .
- Where are homes most affordable in District of Columbia?
- Washington has the lowest typical home value among cities with 10,000+ residents at $566,961, followed by .
- What is the average rent in District of Columbia?
- The median gross rent in District of Columbia is $1,954 a month, including utilities paid by the renter (ACS 2020-2024). About 58% of households rent.