District of Columbia, DC Housing Market Brief
county · DC · as of May 2026
What is District of Columbia, DC’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is District of Columbia, DC in its market cycle?
District of Columbia, DC is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
District of Columbia, DC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $740K | ▲ +5.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 47 days | ▲ +2.2% |
| Months of Supply | 4.8 | ▼ -15.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 3,117 | ▼ -7.9% |
| Homes Sold | 649 | ▲ +8.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $519 | ▼ -1.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% | ▲ +0.9% |
How has District of Columbia, DC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is District of Columbia, DC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, District of Columbia, DC is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 32 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in District of Columbia, DC?
The median sale price in District of Columbia, DC is $740K, having risen 5.5% over the past year.
How affordable is District of Columbia, DC?
District of Columbia, DC scores 2 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving District of Columbia, DC's Alpha Score?
District of Columbia, DC's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (52/100) and its weakest is Affordability (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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