Washington DC
District of Columbia · Ranked #354 of 373 metros
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Housing in Washington DC costs 5.2× the median income, above the national average of 4.5×. The median home price is $560K and median rent is $1,950/month. Washington DC ranks #354 of 373 metros for affordability.
Median Home Price
🏠$560K
Need $161K income
Median Rent
🔑$1,950
Need $78K income
Housing Shortage
📉75,000
units needed
Building Permits
🔨18,000
annual
Median Income
💰$107K
Pop: 6,304,975
Rent Burden
⚠️34.0%
of renters paying >30%
Price Change (YoY)
📈+3%
Homeownership
🏡62.5%
Rent Burden
vs. National Average
Key Facts vs. National Average
| Metric | Washington DC | National |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Income Ratio | 5.2x | 6.1x |
| Rent Burden | 34.0% | 31.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% | 65.5% |
| YoY Price Change | +3% | +3.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +2.8% | +2.8% |
| Mortgage Denial Rate | 11.5% | 13.5% |
| Eviction Rate | 3.8% | 3.6% |
House Price Index (2000–2025)
FHFA All-Transactions HPI
Since 2019: +34.3%Since 2000: +232.7%
HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026)
Section 8 voucher payment standards
Studio$1,953/mo
1 Bedroom$2,015/mo
2 Bedroom$2,246/mo
3 Bedroom$2,835/mo
4 Bedroom$3,332/mo