Washington D.C. Metro

February 2026 | 
Home Demand Index: 66 | 
Tier: Limited

Metro Area Overview

The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington, D.C. metro area is at 66 in this report period, up from 53 last month and just below the 67 level recorded one year ago. This rebound reflects a notable pickup in buyer activity compared to the prior period, following several months of softer readings toward the end of the year. While demand has recovered on a month-over-month basis, the slight year-over-year gap suggests that purchasing activity remains constrained relative to last year, with affordability challenges and financing conditions continuing to limit the depth of buyer participation.
The market trend line, below, provides a high-level monthly overview of the Home Demand Index for each of the metro market areas within the Greater Washington D.C. Metro Area. The Home Demand Index is baselined at 100, with 90-110 indicating a steady market. Index values above 110 indicate moderate and high activity while Index values below 90 indicate slower or limited activity. For more information for a given period of time, click on any point on the map to pull up the monthly report.
Metro Market Trend Data by Bright MLS | T3 Home Demand Index
Each of the market areas listed above are defined as follows:
  • Maryland-West Virginia Panhandle – Allegany, MD; Berkeley, WV; Garrett, MD; Grant, WV; Hampshire, WV; Hardy, WV; Jefferson, WV; Mineral, WV; Morgan, WV; Pendleton, WV; Washington, MD;
  • North Central Virginia – Caroline, VA; Clarke, VA; Culpeper, VA; Fauquier, VA; Frederick, VA; Fredericksburg City, VA; King George, VA; Madison, VA; Manassas City, VA; Orange, VA; Page, VA; Prince William, VA; Rappahannock, VA; Shenandoah, VA; Spotsylvania, VA; Stafford, VA; Warren, VA; Winchester City, VA;
  • Southern Maryland – Calvert, MD; Charles, MD; Saint Marys, MD;
  • Washington D.C. Metro – Alexandria City, VA; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; Falls Church City, VA; Frederick, MD; Loudoun, VA; Montgomery, MD; Prince Georges, MD; Washington, DC;

Washington D.C. | February 2026

Home Demand Index

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The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington, D.C. metro area is at 66 in this report period, up from 53 last month and just below the 67 level recorded one year ago. This rebound reflects a notable pickup in buyer activity compared to the prior period, following several months of softer readings toward the end of the year. While demand has recovered on a month-over-month basis, the slight year-over-year gap suggests that purchasing activity remains constrained relative to last year, with affordability challenges and financing conditions continuing to limit the depth of buyer participation.
Demand across home types in the Washington, D.C., area shows mixed performance this report period. Entry-level single-family homes have limited supply, though demand is slightly higher than last year, while luxury condo and single-family homes have seen demand increase sharply from last month, suggesting renewed interest in the luxury segment. These shifts indicate buyers are responding selectively to available inventory, with activity concentrating where value and supply are better aligned.
Monthly Statistics for February 2026
Home Demand
Index
66
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
53
Home Demand Index
from prior year
67
Index change
from prior month
24.5%
Index change from
same time last year
-1.5%
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