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Washington, DC

Aggregated across 27 ZIP codes in Washington.

Population: 680,858 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Washington, DC is $631,501 — down 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $856,954 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,416/month. 240 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$631,501

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

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 (state)
607.7 (-1.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$856,954
Median list price
$983,934
Median price per sqft
$507
1-year sale-price change
-12.4%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
3,183
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
59 days
New listings (monthly)
770

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,416/mo
1-year rent change
+0.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,189/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,256/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,516/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,173/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,733/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
240
Elementary schools
144
Middle schools
42
High schools
41
Charter schools
123
School districts serving the area
Friendship PCS, District of Columbia Public Schools, KIPP DC PCS
Schools include
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary, Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle, Seaton ES, Raymond ES, Walker-Jones Education Campus

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Washington Navy Yard (0.5 mi)

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

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
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Moderate air quality
158
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
184

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
275
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
331,019
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
240,060

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1,593
Nearest national park
Pennsylvania Avenue (0 mi)
National parks include
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, African American Civil War Memorial, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
679
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
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
647
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,160 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
55.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,631
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

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

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WashingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$631,501$560,520$289,727
Median sale price$856,954$618,125$325,000
Median days on market59 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,416/mo$2,426/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,631$4,426$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Washington, DC?
$631,501.
What is the median sale price in Washington, DC?
$856,954.
How long do homes take to sell in Washington, DC?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Washington, DC?
Typical rent: $2,416/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Washington, DC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake.
Is Washington, DC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
Are there Superfund sites near Washington, DC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Washington Navy Yard, 0.5 mi.
How many schools serve Washington, DC?
240 schools (144 elementary, 42 middle, 41 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Washington, DC walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Washington, DC?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Washington, DC?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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