Washington D.C. Metro

January 2026 | 
Home Demand Index: 51 | 
Tier: Limited

Metro Area Overview

The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 51 for this report period, reflecting a decline from 70 in the previous month, which signals continued softer buyer activity. Compared with last year’s index of 51, demand is unchanged on an annual basis, indicating similar market conditions year over year. The market category falls under Limited, pointing to reduced buyer movement and quieter overall conditions.
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. | January 2026

Home Demand Index

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The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 51 for this report period, reflecting a decline from 70 in the previous month, which signals continued softer buyer activity. Compared with last year’s index of 51, demand is unchanged on an annual basis, indicating similar market conditions year over year. The market category falls under Limited, pointing to reduced buyer movement and quieter overall conditions.
Demand across home types in the Washington D.C. area is softening during this report period. Mid-market single-family homes show the largest pullback from last month, while entry-level single-family homes remain more resilient, slightly above year-ago levels. Luxury single-family homes see a notable decline compared with both last month and last year. Among attached homes, including townhouses, rowhouses, twin homes, and condos, demand is down across price points, with higher-priced condos posting the steepest year-over-year drop. Overall, demand is down due to limited inventory.
Monthly Statistics for January 2026
Home Demand
Index
51
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
70
Home Demand Index
from prior year
51
Index change
from prior month
-27.1%
Index change from
same time last year
0%
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