Washington D.C. Metro

May 2025 | 
Home Demand Index: 96 | 
Tier: Steady

Metro Area Overview

The Home Demand Index (HDI) for Washington D.C. this report period stands at 96, consistent with last month’s 96 and higher than last year’s 91. This stability suggests steady buyer interest, with demand holding firm despite broader economic challenges. The year-over-year increase indicates a gradually strengthening market.
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. | May 2025

Home Demand Index

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The Home Demand Index (HDI) for Washington D.C. this report period stands at 96, consistent with last month’s 96 and higher than last year’s 91. This stability suggests steady buyer interest, with demand holding firm despite broader economic challenges. The year-over-year increase indicates a gradually strengthening market.
Demand for luxury single-family homes has increased the most, with the index rising to 139 from last month’s 130, signaling a significant increase in buyer interest. Mid-market single-family homes saw a smaller rise, increasing from 88 last month to 90, slightly higher than last year’s 88, indicating that affordability concerns continue to impact this segment. The moderate increase in mid-market demand suggests some improvements in market conditions, while demand remains constrained by limited inventory.
Monthly Statistics for May 2025
Home Demand
Index
96
(Steady)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
96
Home Demand Index
from prior year
91
Index change
from prior month
0%
Index change from
same time last year
5.5%
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