Washington D.C. Metro

November 2025 | 
Home Demand Index: 87 | 
Tier: Slow

Metro Area Overview

The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 87 during this report period, down from 95 in the previous month. This decline reflects a slowdown in buyer activity. Compared with last year’s index of 72, demand remains significantly stronger on an annual basis, reflecting a notable improvement over the same period. The market category has shifted from Steady to Slow, highlighting a deceleration in overall activity.
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. | November 2025

Home Demand Index

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The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 87 during this report period, down from 95 in the previous month. This decline reflects a slowdown in buyer activity. Compared with last year’s index of 72, demand remains significantly stronger on an annual basis, reflecting a notable improvement over the same period. The market category has shifted from Steady to Slow, highlighting a deceleration in overall activity.
Buyer demand across home types in Washington D.C. shows a downward trend, with all segments experiencing lower activity. Entry-level single-family homes recorded an index of 80, down from 84 in the previous month but up from 68 a year ago, indicating slower activity yet strong year-over-year growth in affordable segments. Mid-range single-family homes also declined, with the index falling to 81 from 88 in the previous month, suggesting cooling among move-up buyers. Luxury single-family homes dropped 19% compared with the previous month but remain 17% above last year, while luxury condos fell 20% in the previous month yet are still 13% higher than a year ago. This pattern reflects a general slowdown in the market, though demand remains stronger than the same period last year, likely influenced by inventory availability and evolving buyer preferences across price tiers.
Monthly Statistics for November 2025
Home Demand
Index
87
(Slow)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
95
Home Demand Index
from prior year
72
Index change
from prior month
-8.4%
Index change from
same time last year
20.8%
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