District of Columbia, DC Housing Market Brief
county · DC · score computed October 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
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.
What’s the forecast for District of Columbia, DC?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
District of Columbia, DC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $659K | ▼ -2.4% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 65 days | ▼ -3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 7.8 | ▲ +13% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 3,308 | ▲ +2.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 422 | ▼ -9.6% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $470 | ▼ -3% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, District of Columbia, DC is classified as a Deep Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 19 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $659K, having fallen 2.4% over the past year, according to Redfin.
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 Economic Strength (33/100) and its weakest is Affordability (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of District of Columbia, DC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.