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DC area data

Washington, DC

Aggregated across 27 ZIP codes in Washington.

Population: 680,858 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$631,501
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
-6.3%
5-year appreciation
-7.8%
10-year appreciation
+17.1%
All-time peak (2018-02)
$697,463
House Price Index
607.7 (-1.3% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$856,954
Median list price
$983,934
Median days on market
59 days
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
59 days
New listings (monthly)
770

Rents

Typical rent
$2,416/mo
1-year rent change
+0.7%
1BR fair-market rent
$2,256/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,173/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
21.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
240
Elementary schools
144
Middle schools
42
High schools
41
Charter schools
123

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.5°F
Average high
69.1°F
Average low
51.7°F
Annual precipitation
45.5 in
Annual snowfall
2.5 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
275

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1,593
Nearest national park
Pennsylvania Avenue (0 mi)
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
52
Avg hospital rating
2.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
647
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-2,160 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Median annual property tax
$4,631
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
525,505
Average weekly wage
$2,155
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Other Services, Health Care

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

ZIP codes in Washington

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents