Top District of Columbia markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | 47 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia, DC | 19 | F |
District of Columbia Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in District of Columbia. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
District of Columbia Metro Areas
1 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in District of Columbia
District of Columbia Counties
1 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in District of Columbia
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District of Columbia Real Estate Market Analysis
The District of Columbia housing market offers investors and homebuyers a diverse range of opportunities across metro areas, counties, and communities at every price point. The PropertyIQ Score rates every market in District of Columbia by combining Zillow price momentum over 3 and 12 months with Realtor.com market-flow signals — how fast homes sell and how often sellers cut prices — to show how each market is positioned to outperform or lag the state over the next three years.
The Washington DC metro market is anchored by federal government employment — providing recession resilience unmatched by any private-sector economy. Northern Virginia's technology corridor (Amazon HQ2, Booz Allen, Leidos) has driven some of the region's strongest appreciation. PropertyIQ tracks the diverging performance between urban DC neighborhoods adjusting to post-pandemic office patterns and suburban markets benefiting from remote-work permanence.
Explore PropertyIQ's interactive map to compare all District of Columbia markets on a single view, or browse individual metro and county pages for detailed analytics, AI-generated market reports, and historical trend data. Sign up free to access PropertyIQ's full scoring dashboard for every District of Columbia market.
District of Columbia Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
District of Columbia Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-17. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in District of Columbia?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 1 metro area and 1 county in District of Columbia, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a District of Columbia market?
A score of 50 marks District of Columbia's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a District of Columbia market is read against District of Columbia's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the District of Columbia average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for District of Columbia?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a District of Columbia metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for District of Columbia market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for District of Columbia shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which District of Columbia metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Washington, DC has the highest PropertyIQ Score among District of Columbia metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.