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Washington, DC

Full City Profile · District of Columbia · District of Columbia County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
672,079 Population 10,994/sq mi density
$106,287 Median Income $75,253 per capita
$724,600 Home Value $574,016 Zillow
$1,900 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
977 Violent Crime/100K 4,246 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$106,287 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$724,600 home value, $1,900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
977 violent crimes/100K (157% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$724,600
157% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
63% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
41.1%
37% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
350,372
Median year built: 1956

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$724,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$574,016
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

41.1%
Owner-Occupied
58.9%
Renter-Occupied
41%
59%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,953/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,015/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,246/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,835/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,332/mo
Census median rent: $1,900/mo · Zillow rent: $2,406/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
28.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
41.1%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$724,600
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$574,016

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,900
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,406
FMR Studio$1,953
FMR 1-Bedroom$2,015
FMR 2-Bedroom$2,246
FMR 3-Bedroom$2,835
FMR 4-Bedroom$3,332

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied41.1%
Renter-Occupied58.9%
Homeownership Rate41.1%
Total Housing Units350,372
Median Year Built1956
Rent Burden28.5%