Washington D.C. Metro

December 2025 | 
Home Demand Index: 67 | 
Tier: Limited

Metro Area Overview

The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 67 during this report period, showing a noticeable drop from 88 in the previous month. This shift points to softer buyer activity overall. Compared with last year’s index of 70, demand is slightly lower on an annual basis, indicating a mild pullback from the same period. The market category falls under Limited, indicating quieter conditions and reduced buyer movement.
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. | December 2025

Home Demand Index

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The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 67 during this report period, showing a noticeable drop from 88 in the previous month. This shift points to softer buyer activity overall. Compared with last year’s index of 70, demand is slightly lower on an annual basis, indicating a mild pullback from the same period. The market category falls under Limited, indicating quieter conditions and reduced buyer movement.
Demand across home types in Washington D.C. is softening this period, with a sharp surge in mid-range single-family activity relative to last month. Entry-level single-family demand remains comparatively restrained versus recent levels, though it is positioned more favorably than a year ago. Luxury single-family homes show the steepest decline, while attached homes, including townhouses, rowhouses, and twin homes, and condos also post notable declines. The spread between mid-range and entry-level performance suggests buyers are concentrating more heavily in move-up price points where inventory and value alignment may be improving.
Monthly Statistics for December 2025
Home Demand
Index
67
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
88
Home Demand Index
from prior year
70
Index change
from prior month
-23.9%
Index change from
same time last year
-4.3%
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